DESCRIPTION
Russian Tarragon Herb Garden Seeds
Russian Tarragon Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Artemisia dracunculoides) Russian Tarragon plants grow as warm perennial herbs reaching 4-5" tall and 18-24" wide. This hardy tarragon variety produces from late spring through summer. Once plants reach maturity, tarragon develops bright-green slender leaves and woody stems"providing mild flavor and aroma. During mid-to-late summer, Russian Tarragon blooms pale-yellow flowers as it goes to seed, while going dormant in the winter.
The Cosmetic Uses of Russian Tarragon Garden Herb & Seed
As this hardy tarragon variety blooms flowers if permitted, Russian Tarragon grows into bright flowering perennials. Dry tarragon for decoration as a bouquet arrangement. Russian Tarragon plants are an herbal ingredient often included in soaps to help give a mild earthy aroma and pepper scent. The slender fresh leaves of tarragon are also used as medicinal remedies to help treat nausea, headaches, inflammation and regulate blood sugar levels.
The Gardening Benefits of Growing Russian Tarragon Garden Herb
This variety of tarragon is useful as a culinary herb providing mild seasoning flavor to foods, however; Russian Tarragon is most beneficial as a bright flowering perennial, as it helps ward off pests and makes an ideal plant companion! Russian Tarragon provides protection as a hardy herb which contains rich antioxidants often is used medicinally to treat muscle cramps, aid headaches and insomnia!
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Artemisia dracunculoides |
Color: |
Slender bright-green leaves, pale-yellow flowers |
Flavor: |
Mild, slightly earthy, fresh, hint of pepper |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
70-80+ Perennial |
Hardiness Zones: |
4-8 |
Growth Habit: |
Upright/bush/woody stems |
Soil Preference: |
Light, dry, sandy and well-drained |
Temp Preference: |
Warm |
Light Preference: |
Full sun to partial shade |
Other
Seed Planting Depth: |
1/16 Inches |
Seed Plant Spacing: |
18-24 Inches |
Pests/Diseases: |
Spider mites, tarragon rust, downy mildew |