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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 3–7Climate Temperate
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb, favored for its slender, aromatic leaves

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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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 70
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — this plant is favored for its slender; nondescript yellow or greenish-white flowers, image 75
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — Its tiny, yellow-green flowers bloom in late summer; wild Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial, image 71
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — In late summer to early fall; native to a wide region covering much of Eurasia and North America, image 79
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — feathery texture to the garden throughout the growing season; herb with white blooms, image 78
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — about 2 to 8 inches long and are arranged spirally along the stems, image 77
Wild Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) — lance-shaped leaves that exude a spicy scent when crushed; typically reaching up to 2-4 feet in height, image 76
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) — Wild Tarragon thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil; its tiny, yellow-green, image 81

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