Artemesia dracunculus sativa / Perennial (but grown as cool-season annual)

French tarragon, the “true” tarragon, has a delicate, anise-like flavor that is sought out by skilled cooks of all nationalities, but most particularly the French. It is one of the main ingredients in herbal blends such a bouquet garni and fines herbes. In cooler climates, it is a hardy perennial that will grow to about 3 feet. Here, it can only be grown in the cool season. We do offer a reasonable substitute which loves our climate: Mexican Tarragon.