Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'
Common name(s): French tarragon
Description: perennial; a classic culinary herb found in many different cuisines. Narrow, green leaves smell and taste strongly of anise. French tarragon is sterile and will not set seed nor can it be grown from seed; most seed-grown tarragons will taste quite bitter and are not worth the effort.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.
Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil
Uses: culinary- sauces, salads, eggs, vinegars, etc.
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Care: French tarragon is very susceptible to winter root rot and planting it in rich, organic soil that retains moisture will almost certainly kill it. Easily over-wintered in lean, unamended soils.