The aromatic tarragon of French cooking — anise-scented, complex, indispensable for béarnaise and chicken dishes.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −34.4 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −29 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Sterile — must be propagated by division or cuttings; seed-grown "tarragon" is the inferior Russian species
- Renew plants every 3–4 years as flavour declines
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