Tarragon, Dragon Herb Artemisia dracunculus

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Botanical Name:

Artemisia dracunculus

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

dracunculus

Common Name:

Tarragon, Dragon Herb

Seeds Per Pound:

2,566,600

Quantity:

0.58 lb

Average Viable Seeds/Packet:

250

Germination:

90%

Germination Test Type:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Height:

2 feet

Collection Locale:

Holland

Crop Year:

2019

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 0.58 lb

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Artemisia dracunculus

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1 packet (~ 250 seeds)

$3.95

2 gram (~ 11317 seeds)

$12.23

10 gram (~ 56584 seeds)

$14.50

1 oz (~ 160413 seeds)

$32.95

Characteristics

Fragrant

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 30 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood . Corresponding to its species name, a common term for the plant is "dragon herb." It is native to a wide area of the Northern Hemisphere from easternmost Europe across central and eastern Asia to India , western North America , and south to northern Mexico . The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction. more...

* The leaves can also be harvested in late summer and dried for later use. The aromatic leaves have a very nice flavour that is somewhat liquorice-like. They make an excellent flavouring in salads. The young shoots can also be cooked and used as a potherb. The leaves are used as a flavouring in vinegar. An essential oil from the leaves is used as a flavouring. more...

Wiki description:

Tarragon or dragon's-wort ( Artemisia dracunculus ) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae related to wormwood . Corresponding to its species name, a common term for the plant is "dragon herb". It is native to a wide area of the Northern Hemisphere from easternmost Europe across central and eastern Asia to India , western North America , and south to northern Mexico . The North American populations may, however, be naturalised from early human introduction.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Artemisia dracunculus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from Jun to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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