Artemisia dracunculoides Russian Tarragon is a hardy, vigorous perennial herb known for its impressive resilience and ability to thrive in climates where the more delicate French Tarragon fails. Growing robustly to heights of 3 to 5 feet with a branching spread of 2 to 3 feet, this variety produces an abundance of slender, bright green leaves. While it offers a milder flavor profile than its French cousin, Russian Tarragon is highly valued for its reliability, rapid growth from seed, and consistent productivity throughout the growing season.
Culinary and Practical Uses
Used fresh or dried to season salads, vinegars, pickles, and mild sauces, offering a light, grassy herbal note.
Serves as an excellent alternative for gardeners in colder zones (USDA 3-4) where French tarragon cannot survive winter; it is widely appreciated for its hardiness.
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a digestive aid and a general tonic to stimulate appetite
Characteristics
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves that are slightly rougher in texture than French tarragon, possessing a mild, fresh aroma.
Growth Habit: Tall, erect, and shrub-like perennial that branches freely; can become quite expansive and may require staking if grown in rich soil.
Flowers: Produces clusters of tiny, inconspicuous greenish-yellow spherical blooms in late summer, which add texture to the back of the garden border.
Seeds: Unlike French tarragon (which is sterile), Russian tarragon produces viable seeds that are easy to harvest and sow for new plants.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Requires full sun for healthy growth; plenty of light helps concentrate the essential oils in the leaves.
Soil: Thrives in poor, sandy, or light well-draining soil; rich, overly fertile soil can cause the plant to grow too fast and lose flavor.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established; allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Spacing: Plant seeds or seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart to accommodate its vigorous, shrubby mature size.
Maintenance: Prune frequently to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy or flopping over; cut back to the ground in late autumn or early spring.
Shipping Info Russian Tarragon seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.
Growing Zones
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Low Temperature
-30°F
High Temperature
90°F
Fragrant
Yes
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Green
Yellow
Growth Rate
Fast / Vigorous
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Poor, Well-drained
Moisture
Low to Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Mature Spread
2 – 3 feet
Mature Height
3 – 5 feet
Bloom Period
Late Summer (July – August)
Pruning Time
Spring (cut back to 4–6 inches to encourage new growth)
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The plant arrived after a few delivery reroutes. It came with three leaves two so far are healthy one was dying and has since died. The two remaining leaves appear to be doing well.
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Artemisia dracunculoides Russian Tarragon is a hardy, vigorous perennial herb known for its impressive resilience and ability to thrive in climates where the more delicate French Tarragon fails. Growing robustly to heights of 3 to 5 feet with a branching spread of 2 to 3 feet, this variety produces an abundance of slender, bright green leaves. While it offers a milder flavor profile than its French cousin, Russian Tarragon is highly valued for its reliability, rapid growth from seed, and consistent productivity throughout the growing season.
Culinary and Practical Uses
Used fresh or dried to season salads, vinegars, pickles, and mild sauces, offering a light, grassy herbal note.
Serves as an excellent alternative for gardeners in colder zones (USDA 3-4) where French tarragon cannot survive winter; it is widely appreciated for its hardiness.
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a digestive aid and a general tonic to stimulate appetite
Characteristics
Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves that are slightly rougher in texture than French tarragon, possessing a mild, fresh aroma.
Growth Habit: Tall, erect, and shrub-like perennial that branches freely; can become quite expansive and may require staking if grown in rich soil.
Flowers: Produces clusters of tiny, inconspicuous greenish-yellow spherical blooms in late summer, which add texture to the back of the garden border.
Seeds: Unlike French tarragon (which is sterile), Russian tarragon produces viable seeds that are easy to harvest and sow for new plants.
Growing Requirements
Sun: Requires full sun for healthy growth; plenty of light helps concentrate the essential oils in the leaves.
Soil: Thrives in poor, sandy, or light well-draining soil; rich, overly fertile soil can cause the plant to grow too fast and lose flavor.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established; allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Spacing: Plant seeds or seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart to accommodate its vigorous, shrubby mature size.
Maintenance: Prune frequently to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy or flopping over; cut back to the ground in late autumn or early spring.
Shipping Info Russian Tarragon seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.