Russian tarragon, Sweet sage
Artemisia dracunculoides

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows twice as tall as French tarragon. It grows 1 m tall and 50 cm wide. The leaves are more pale, larger and more indented. The flowers produce seed.

There are about 300 Artemisia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is more hardy than French tarragon. It needs well drained soils. It can grow in light shade. It can grow to hardiness zone 3.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Europe, North America, Siberia, South America, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

It is used as a spice but has a more pungent or bitter taste than true tarragon. The leaves are eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are eaten raw or cooked for their oily texture.

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds. They can be planted in a nursery and transplanted. It can also be grown by dividing the plant.

Shoots can be harvested 7-10 weeks after planting.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Possibly subspecies of Artemisia dracunculus;