Tarragon
Common name
Tarragon
Botanical name
Artemisia dranunculus
Variety
Sativa
Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F)
Light
Sun
Height
24-36" (61-91 cm)
Habit
Irregular
Feed
Fertilize sparingly
Water
Prefers well-drained soil
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Grown for foliage
Maintenance
Keep weed-free
About
Aromatic, flavorful leaves have the scent and taste of licorice and mint. Adds zest to butter and cheese sauces, chicken, veal and fish dishes, and vinegars. French tarragon is the most flavorful; plants grown from seed are often called Russian tarragon, and flavor is variable.
