Tarragon   /   Artemisia dracunculus

Geographical origines: Centre of Europe. Southern Russia.

Adult dimensions: Height of approximately 0.80 cm.

Foliage: Deciduous. Narrow plain leaves in a dark shade of green.

Type of soil: Moist and light, rich in organic matter.

Hardiness: Hardy to -15°C.

Exposure: Full sun.

Characteristics and Uses:
Tarragon is a small rounded shrub. Its leaves can be used fresh, dried or finely chopped to add flavour to dishes and vinegar based preserves.
The tarragon plant has numerous stems that branch out, narrow leaves and is a hardy perennial. It will thrive in the middle of your aromatic herb garden.

List of Aromatic plants:
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
Corsican mint (Mentha requienii), dwarf mint, ground cover, peppery smell
Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus), lemon scent
Oregano 'Aureum' (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum'), extremely decorative golden foliage
Oregano 'Compactum' (Origanum vulgare 'Compactum'), compact green foliage, highly fragrant
Peppermint bergamota (Mentha piperita Citrata), lemon scent
Peppermint (Mentha piperita), peppery taste
Pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens 'Variegata'), variegated foliage, scent of apple and pineapple
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Spear Mint - Mentha Spicata
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Wild Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum)