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French Tarragon

French Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 8b

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French tarragon is a culinary herb prized for its delicate, slightly licorice-flavored leaves used fresh or dried in cooking. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, spreading moderately and dying back in winter in cooler climates.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Asteraceae

Native Range

Central Asia

Seasonality

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with