French Tarragon Plant (Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’) – Culinary Herb for Herb Gardens

French Tarragon Plant Overview

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’) is a classic culinary herb known for its distinct anise-like flavor. This herbaceous perennial is a staple in French cuisine, commonly used in sauces such as béarnaise and pairs well with chicken, fish, and eggs. It is prized for its rich flavor and superior quality compared to Russian tarragon.

Key Features

• Authentic French Tarragon, culinary grade
• Distinct anise/licorice flavor
• Ideal for cooking and fresh use
• Perennial and drought-tolerant once established
• Deer-resistant and easy to grow

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’
• Common name: French Tarragon
• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches

Growing & Care

• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Maintenance: Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth

Avoid wet soil as tarragon prefers drier conditions.

Hardiness

• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Perennial herb that returns each year

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.