Artemisia dracunculus French
French tarragon
A woody-based, upright perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, aromatic green leaves and small, nodding, pale yellow flowerheads in late summer.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
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- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 well-drained soil in full sun. Will struggle in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
Pruning
Cut back to the lowest, new shoots near the base in mid to late spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Artemisia dracunculus French
French tarragon
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