Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus · Mugworts · Aster family
Also known as: French Tarragon · Dragon Herb
Easy60–120cmNot pet-safeEdible
Tarragon care at a glance
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Diseases & Toxicity on Tarragon
A common disease is Crown rot. Also possible: Honey fungus. Tarragon is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Disease
- Crown rot High
- Honey fungus Medium
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
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Frequently asked questions about Tarragon
- Which diseases affect Tarragon?
- A common disease is Crown rot. Also possible: Honey fungus.
- Is Tarragon toxic to cats and dogs?
- Tarragon is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Tarragon need?
- Tarragon has a low water requirement.
- What light does Tarragon need?
- Tarragon prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Tarragon frost-hardy?
- Tarragon is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -15 °C.
- Can you eat Tarragon?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.