Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- Bush
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Russian Tarragon is hardier than French Tarragon.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot
Tarragon is a pretty independent plant and doesn't need much attention.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 50°F - 85°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 50°F
Plant when the soil is at least 50˚F.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- No
- Light
- Part shade (Hot)
In very hot climates it will also do well in part shade.
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm)Tarragon prefers full sun.
- Water
- Low
Tarragon is an undemanding plant that requires little beyond an occasional watering.
- Feeder
- Moderate
Plant tarragon in moderately rich soil.
- Suitability
- Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, High heat, Partial shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Tarragon is perfectly suited for container growing, as long as the roots have at least 6" of growing space. Make sure to choose a container that drains well and fill with regular potting soil. Water when the soil becomes dry. Place in full sun. Trim regularly, and transfer to a larger pot before the roots become root-bound.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- No
- Color
- Green
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 12.0 - 36.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 12.0 - 24.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 2-9
- Disease Resistance
- -
- Taste Profile
Sweet, anise flavor.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial