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French Tarragon

Artemisia dracunculus

Buy a French variety plant — true tarragon doesn't come from seed.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained, sandy

Difficulty

Medium

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks French tarragon seeds suited to UK climates, though cuttings are more reliable for this perennial.

Crocus

Offers terracotta and frost-resistant pots essential for overwintering French tarragon through London's cold, wet winters.

Amazon UK

Provides hori hori knives and dibbers useful for taking French tarragon cuttings, the preferred propagation method here.