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Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Artemisia dracunculus 'Sativa' (French tarragon) bears medium lime and fragrant blossoms during early summer to early fall. This plant has fragrant foliage that is greyish lime in colour.
Typical Uses Annual, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.