| Botanical name | Artemisia dracunculus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Tarragon |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A herbaceous perennial with narrow, aromatic leaves. |
| Uses | Both the fresh and dried leaves are used for flavouring salads, in egg and cheese dishes, with white fish, and in delicate sauces. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant alongside beans, it will help the beans to remain insect free, even discourage caterpillars, and help the beans to thrive. |
| Interesting info | Tarragon is difficult to grow from seed. |
| Propagation | Propagate from cuttings in spring or by division. Tarragon is difficult to grow from seed. |
Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon)
- Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus
- Common name(s): Tarragon
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
A herbaceous perennial with a creeping, fibrous root system and narrow, aromatic leaves.
Family: Asteraceae
Synonym:Â Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa
Botanical Pronunciation: ar-tuh-MEE-zee-uh druh-KUNK-you-lus
Artemisia dracunculus requirements and features
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A herbaceous perennial with narrow, aromatic leaves.
