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French Tarragon
HerbArtemisia dracunculus var. sativa
- Full sun
- Zones 3–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 18" spacing
- Low water
- Perennial
- pH 6.5–7.5
Overview
The aristocrat of culinary herbs, true French tarragon is essential for classic French cuisine with its distinctive anise-like flavor and sophisticated aroma. Unlike Russian tarragon, this sterile variety must be grown from cuttings and offers incomparably superior flavor. A must-have for serious cooks who want to create authentic béarnaise sauce and fine herb blends.
Planting
Propagated only by division or cuttings in spring. Cannot be grown from seed as true French tarragon is sterile.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: N/A - grown from cuttings only.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, root rot in wet conditions. Common diseases: Root rot, powdery mildew in humid conditions.