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Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

Also known as: estragon, french tarragon

Aromatic herb with anise-like flavor essential in French cuisine. Use French tarragon from divisions, not seed.

Tarragon

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth
Height18–30″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Transplant Outdoors

0–9 weeks after last frost

Days to Harvest

30–60 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 48

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 48

French tarragon does not produce viable seed. Propagate by division or cuttings. Mulch in winter.

Companion Plants

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