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    Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

    Also Known As

    • Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'
    • Estragon
    • French Tarragon

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa plant details

    Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Widely cultivated as a culinary herb. Rhizomatous like many other wormwoods, it can reach a height of 3' with narrow, dark green leaves. Small yellow flowers clustered in spikes, appear from June to August. Give full sun with regular garden water for best results. Hardy to below 0F. Russia.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa plant

    How to Grow Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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