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French Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus · Asteraceae

The true French tarragon — aniseed-scented and essential to béarnaise — rarely sets viable seed, so it's grown from divisions or cuttings. Dies back in winter and reshoots in spring.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Herb & Vegetable
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Water
    Low Water
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    0.6 m H
  • Foliage
    Deciduous, Aromatic Foliage
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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