Artemisia dracunculus Russian
Russian tarragon
An attractive, bushy perennial herb producing branching stems of lance shaped, highly aromatic, mid-green foliage and loose panicles of insignificant, yellow-white flowers in late Summer. Much more vigorous than French Tarragon but equally deserving of growing in the garden for its culinary use
Synonyms
Artemisia dracunculus 'Inodora'Artemisia dracunculus dracunculoides
see moreArtemisia dracunculus var. inodora
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well drained loamy soil in full sun or partial shade. It is vigorous and fast growing. Prune back in Autumn to encourage healthy, vigorous growth the following Spring
Propagation
Propagate by seed with a period of cold stratification or by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Prune back growth to 5-10cm above ground level in Autumn. Remove flower heads to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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