Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculoides.

Tarragon is a warm perennial with woody stems, light-green slender leaves and a mild earthy flavor—as opposed to its more aromatic and pungent French Tarragon relative. As an ornamental flowering herb, Russian Tarragon is hardy, providing medicinal, cosmetic and gardening benefits!

• Latin Name: Artemisia dracunculoides
• Days to Maturity: 70-80+ Perennial
• Seed Planting Depth: 1/16”
  
• Seed Plant Spacing: 18-24”
• Growth Habit: Upright/bush/woody stems
• Soil Preference: Light, dry, sandy and well-drained
• Temp Preference: Warm
• Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
• Color: Slender bright-green leaves, pale-yellow flowers
  
• Flavor: Mild, slightly earthy, fresh, hint of pepper