French Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus Organic Heirloom Herb Plant 2025

French Tarragon cannot be grown by seed as its flowers are sterile. This is unfortunate because only the French Tarragon has that rich aromatic flavor we so love to use in our favorite culinary recipes. An essential ingredient in Bernaise sauce, French Tarragon has a special affinity for poultry, egg and mushroom (especially cream of mushroom soup) dishes. A true Mediterranean native, it likes a hot, sunny spot without excessive watering, and goes dormant during the winter. One of the four "fine herbs" of classic French cooking, the flavor is unique: sweet, woody, and delicately anise. The herb has dark green lanceolet leaves on thin woody stems and grows to a height of 12" - 18". Keep it pinched back (and use those clippings) to keep it bushy. Be sure to provide a spot with good sunshine and drainage. Hardy to Zone 4(b) with winter protection. One well-rooted clump shipped bareroot in moist medium. I cannot ship live plants to PO Boxes.

INSTRUCTIONS ON RECEIPT: Open immediately and send me a picture within 24 hours of delivery if there are any condition issues. Your plant is fully hardened off so situate to their permanent garden spot in the pot and let rest a day or two there, watching carefully for any sign of distress. Then, when you have a nice cloudy day in the offing, transplant into the garden, providing any support or cover required, giving a shot of organic fertilizer. Keep watered, but not waterlogged. Keep a watchful eye on your baby.