About

This upright perennial features a woody base and slender, lanceolate leaves that emit a fragrant aroma. In late summer, it produces small, drooping flower clusters that are pale yellow in color.

About the genus

Artemisia includes a variety of plants such as shrubs, perennials, and annuals, which can be either evergreen or deciduous. The leaves are typically gray, aromatic, and often have a divided appearance. The flower heads tend to be inconspicuous.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Plant type

Herbs - Culinary, Shrubs

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.5-1 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden

Fragrance

Foliage

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun. Will struggle in heavy, poorly-drained soil

Pruning

Cut back to the lowest, new shoots near the base in mid to late spring

Propagation

Propagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer as French Tarragon does not produce viable seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus