French Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This aromatic clump-forming perennial is most often used as a culinary herb. It has long, thin, bright green leaves, which can be used fresh or dried. The flowers are insignificant and bloom in late summer. Wild tarragon is native to many parts of the world, including Utah, but only this variety is cultivated for its flavor. The seeds are usually sterile, so it is best propagated by cuttings. It can be cut down in late winter or early spring to allow for fresh new growth.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 2-5' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green, Light Green
Bloom Colors:
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Harvest Haven
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
