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Artemisia dracunculus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon, Herb,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Herbs & Vegetables Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:

Tarragon is a rhizomatous perennial herb with an upright growth habit, mid-green leaves and yellow flowers during Summer. Suitable for most gardens or plant in a container. Great for adding to salads, casseroles, dips, sauces and many other culinary dishes. There are many different types of herbs, Parsley, Thyme, Dill, Basil, Sage, Mint and Oregano are the most popular.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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