Tarragon
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3Will it grow where I live?
Tarragon is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 0.3 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 6.6 – 8.8
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Tarragon prefers a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, fertile soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6.5-7.5). It tolerates dry to medium moisture and requires moderate watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Propagation is best by division or cuttings in spring or autumn. Regular pruning and dividing every 2-4 years maintain vigor. Avoid waterlogged soils and provide winter protection in colder climates.
Frequently asked questions
Tarragon: how big does it get?
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.3 m. Growth is medium.
Tarragon: what site does it need?
Tarragon tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 6.6 and 8.8.
Tarragon: is it hardy?
Tarragon is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Tarragon: will it grow in Central Europe?
Tarragon is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Tarragon: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to September.
Tarragon: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Tarragon are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Tarragon: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 6/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 3/10.
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