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Artemisia dracunculus

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: dracunculus (drak-UN-koo-lus) (Info)

8 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs
Herbs
Shrubs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Nov 30, 2006, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Tarragon, French Tarragon, Common Kitchen Tarragon Artemisia dracunculus is native to Texas and other States.

Positive Francis_Chia On Feb 24, 2005, Francis_Chia from singapore
() wrote:

I wanted to buy French Tarragon th be sent to Singapore. I am willing to pay for it. Pls contact me at [e-mail:Francis_Chia@hotmail.com] for the payment. I needed it quite urgently. Pls help. Thanks.

Neutral hanna1 On Oct 26, 2004, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA
(Zone 9a) wrote:

Also aromatic pepper-like flavor. Essential ingredient in French cuisine. I like to use it to infuse vinegar, great in a pat of butter to top fish.

Positive smiln32 On Aug 29, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

A strong licorice flavor used in French cooking. Great for herbal vinegars, sauces, fish and stews. Be careful not to overcook this herb or it can become bitter. Historically used to treat snake bites and ease fatigue, it has a mild anesthetic effect and was once used to treat tooth aches. Host plant for the swallowtail butterfly.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California
Merced, California
San Francisco, California
Sunnyvale, California
New Haven, Connecticut
Peoria, Illinois
Flora, Indiana
Millbury, Massachusetts
Pahrump, Nevada
Annandale, New Jersey
Deposit, New York
Jefferson, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Colville, Washington
Spokane, Washington



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