Artemisia dracunculus
Also Known As
- Artemisia dracunculoides
- Dragon Wormwood
- False Tarragon
- Herbaceous Sagewort
- Pinon Wormwood
- Russian Tarragon
- Tarragon
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Artemisia dracunculus plant details
Artemisia dracunculus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia dracunculus
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
- Uses: culinary
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia dracunculus
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Artemisia dracunculus plant
How to Grow Artemisia dracunculus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
3a-10b
Size
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Width: 12"-24"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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