Perennial herb
French Tarragon plant profile
Artemisia dracunculus var. sativa
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant French Tarragon
Transplant outdoors
at your last spring frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1 in / week
- Soil pH
- 6.5 to 7.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: overwatering.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow French Tarragon in Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports outdoor transplant timing (normalized). Checked 2026-06-13.