Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is an herb that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: tarragon, biting dragon, dragon plant or estragon.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: tarragon, biting dragon, dragon plant, estragon
Scientific name: Artemisia dracunculus
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) – KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) – I, KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
