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Sign up freeArtemisia dracunculus var. sativa
herb
Bees
Pest controlTrue French tarragon is sterile — propagate by division or cuttings, not seed. Russian tarragon (sold as seed) has far inferior flavour.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Ladybirds, Lacewings that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Spider mites on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining, light, slightly alkaline — dislikes wet soil
Rudbeckia hirta
flower
A fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to French Tarragon
