Famous for its anise-like flavor in chicken tarragon sandwiches, cheese, salads, fish, and egg dishes, this plant adds a delicious treat to any culinary herb garden. French tarragon reigns supreme for cooking, as its taste is more subtle than other varieties. An excellent container plant, tarragon spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes. Its stems grow slightly woody with narrow green leaves you harvest for cooking. In addition to its tasty flavor, tarragon is studied for its potential medicinal properties, including pain relief, sleep regulation, and balancing blood sugar levels.
Growth Form: Grows 1-3 ft high, 2 ft wide
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Average
Soil: Well-drained loam, standard potting mix
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-10
Type: Perennial, winter deciduous
Maintenance: Transplant or divide every 2-3 years to maintain flavor and vigor