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Wild Tarragon

Artemisia Dracunculus

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Overview

Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves. Typically reaching up to 2-4 feet in height, this plant thrives in well-draining soils and full sun. Its tiny, yellow-green flowers bloom in late summer. Ideal for culinary use, it provides a subtle anise flavor. Low maintenance, it's perfect for adding structure to herb gardens or as a fragrant border. Hardy in zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–7Type HerbClimate Temperate
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — feathery texture to the garden throughout the growing season
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — about 2 to 8 inches long and are arranged spirally along the stems, image 77Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — feathery texture to the garden throughout the growing season; herb with white blooms, image 78Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — herb for full or half; it is drought-resistant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for, image 51Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — herb for full or half; it is drought-resistant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for xeriscaping orWild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — In late summer to early fall; native to a wide region covering much of Eurasia and North America, image 45Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — In late summer to early fall+94

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — feathery texture to the garden throughout the growing season
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — about 2 to 8 inches long and are arranged spirally along the stems, image 77
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — feathery texture to the garden throughout the growing season; herb with white blooms, image 78
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — herb for full or half; it is drought-resistant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for, image 51
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — herb for full or half; it is drought-resistant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for xeriscaping or
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — In late summer to early fall; native to a wide region covering much of Eurasia and North America, image 45
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — In late summer to early fall
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves; ideal for culinary
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves; ideal, image 52
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Its tiny, yellow-green flowers bloom in late summer; wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial, image 54
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Typically reaching up to 2-4 feet in height, this plant thrives in well-draining soils and full sun
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — about 2 to 8 inches long and are arranged spirally along the stems, image 60
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Typically reaching up to 2-4 feet in height, this plant thrives in well-draining soils and full sun; in, image 36
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — this plant is favored for its slender; nondescript yellow or greenish-white flowers
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Its tiny, yellow-green flowers bloom in late summer
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Ideal for culinary use, it provides a subtle anise flavor; lance-shaped leaves that exude a spicy scent, image 38
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — white flowers in the garden; herb for full or half, image 66
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — nondescript yellow or greenish-white flowers; wild Tarragon thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers, image 80
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — lance-shaped leaves that exude a spicy scent when crushed; typically reaching up to 2-4 feet in height, image 59
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — In late summer to early fall; native to a wide region covering much of Eurasia and North America, image 62
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves; ideal, image 35
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil; its tiny, yellow-green, image 64
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