Artemisia dracunculus - Tarragon

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its anise-flavored leaves, used fresh or dried to season soups, salads, and vinegars.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Well drained soil¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Insect repellent¹
• Attracting beneficial insects¹

Footnotes

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