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Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa' (French Tarragon)
Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa' (French Tarragon)
True French tarragon • Glossy green leaves • Classic anise flavor • Essential for cooking • Easy to grow in gardens or containers
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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French tarragon is the true culinary tarragon, prized for its refined flavor and aromatic foliage. Plants produce slender stems with narrow, glossy dark-green leaves that spread gradually, forming a loose but manageable clump over time.
The leaves carry a distinctive anise-like scent and flavor that’s essential in classic cooking. French tarragon is best used fresh but can also be dried for later use, making it a staple herb for salads, sauces, eggs, poultry, and cooked dishes. Because it does not grow true from seed, this variety is propagated vegetatively to preserve its flavor and quality.
French tarragon grows well in the ground or in containers and benefits from light afternoon shade in hot summer climates. With regular moisture and good drainage, it’s a reliable, productive herb for home kitchens and gardens.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- True culinary French tarragon
- Distinct anise-like aroma and flavor
- Excellent fresh or dried
- Slow-spreading, manageable growth
- Suitable for containers
- Essential herb for classic cooking
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to part shade (especially in hot climates)
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate to regular
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8
- Growth habit: Slender, spreading, clumping
SIZE & FOLIAGE
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 1.5 ft.
- Foliage: Narrow, dark green, glossy
- Aroma: Strong anise scent
- Growth rate: Moderate
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in well-drained soil
- Provide afternoon shade in hot summer regions
- Water consistently, especially during establishment
- Excellent choice for containers with good drainage
CARE MADE EASY
- Harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth
- Cut back stems in late fall or early spring
- Protect from winter wet in colder climates
- Divide occasionally to maintain vigor
BEST USES
- Culinary herb gardens
- Container gardening
- Kitchen gardens
- Fresh and dried herb use
- Classic French cooking
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose French tarragon if you:
- Want true culinary tarragon (not seed-grown substitutes)
- Cook often with fresh herbs
- Need an herb that works well in containers
- Garden in Zones 4–8
- Appreciate refined, subtle flavors
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
I ordered lavender, aster and tarragon seedlings. They were shipped on Ground transport during CA's worst heat wave. The tarragon seedings (I purposedly ordered 2) were dried to a crisp with less than 10 green leaves in each pot. I don't know what their conditions were when they left the farm but I wouldn't call them in "sellable condition", must less in transplant condition.