Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-7, that matures to about 1.5-3 ft × 1-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained and very-dry soil. Expect yellow, green and white blooms in summer. It stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

3-7

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

1.5-3 ft × 1-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Very-dry

Bloom color

Yellow, Green, White

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Heat, Rabbits

Native to

Temperate northern hemisphere