French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus sativa). Hardy perennial herbDescription: Grown for edible, aromatic foliage Habit: Forms a clump to 2 feet tall and with a similar width. Culture: Prefers full sun and well-drained, moderately rich soil Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6 Origin: Europe, Asia Attributes: Drought tolerant, Deer resistant Jefferson-documented French Tarragon was Thomas Jefferson's favorite herb. He made several inquiries to locate it in 1806, and was sent a shipment of roots by Philadelphia... - French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus sativa). |