{"product_id":"artemisia-dracunculus-french-tarragon-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Artemisia dracunculus - French Tarragon - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis aromatic herb produces slender, upright stems with narrow, bright green leaves that have a distinctive aniseed flavour. \u003ci\u003eArtemisia dracunculus\u003c\/i\u003e, known as French Tarragon, is a staple in many classic dishes and herb blends. With its elegant, wispy foliage and compact form, it’s just as at home in ornamental borders as in a kitchen garden or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtemisia dracunculus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as French Tarragon, is celebrated for its culinary uses and delicate texture. Though rarely flowering in the UK, it brings elegant greenery and essential flavour to any herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUpright, Herbaceous, Aromatic foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rarely flowers in UK (small, greenish-yellow if it does)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e April – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eArtemisia dracunculus\u003c\/i\u003e (from Latin \u003ci\u003edracunculus\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning “little dragon”, likely referring to the serpentine roots or pungent flavour)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEstragon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFrench Tarragon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to southern Russia and western Asia; cultivated widely in France for culinary use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSnip regularly through summer to encourage bushier growth and maintain a tidy shape. Cut back completely in autumn as the plant dies down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLow wildlife value, though dense growth can offer shelter for insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a sheltered spot; ideal for herb beds, raised beds, or containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil lightly moist but not wet; drought tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering in hot weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFree-draining soil is essential – thrives in sandy or loamy conditions. Avoid heavy, wet soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid feed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally non-toxic to pets, but large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFrench Tarragon doesn’t set seed, so must be propagated by division or cuttings. 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