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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

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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

Upright perennial herb (Artemisia dracunuculus) having a mild tarragon flavor and used for meats and vinaigrette.

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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