French tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus 1

French tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus
Family: Asteraceae

French tarragon is the variety generally considered best for the kitchen, but is never grown from seed as the flowers are sterile; instead it is propagated by root division. It is normally purchased as a plant, and some care must be taken to ensure that true French tarragon is purchased. A perennial, it normally goes dormant in winter It likes a hot, sunny spot, without excessive watering.

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