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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.

Synonyms
Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'
Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
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

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