Artemisia dracunculus
tarragon
A woody-based, upright perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, aromatic leaves and small, nodding, pale yellow flowerheads in late summer
Synonyms
Artemisia redowskiiBuy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe Russia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning Group 7 Cut back to the lowest, new shoots near the base in mid to late spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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