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French Tarragon

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French Tarragon

Herb

Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–8
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 18" spacing
  • Low water
  • Perennial
  • pH 6.5–7.5
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  • 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.