Artemisia dracunculus Seeds (Tarragon)

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), also known as Dragon Herb, is a perennial plant native to Eurasia. It features long, slender, dark green leaves with a distinct anise-like flavor, making it a popular culinary herb. Tarragon grows in clumps and can reach a height of 2-4 feet. It produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Propagation of tarragon is typically achieved through division or Artemisia dracunculus seeds. This versatile herb is commonly used in French cuisine and can be found in herb gardens or potted for easy access in the kitchen.

Growing Artemisia dracunculus from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Indoor And Outdoors
• Flower color: Yellow

Germinating Tarragon Flower Seeds

To germinate Artemisia dracunculus, sow seeds in well-drained soil in early spring. Cover with a thin layer of soil, keep the soil consistently moist, and place in a warm area with indirect sunlight.

We source all of our Artemisia dracunculus seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Tarragon seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Tarragon seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Artemisia dracunculus seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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