Description
There are 2 varieties, both perennial:

French Tarragon ((A. dracunculus)) has the most flavour. It grows up to 2-3ft high. The stem is brown and brittle at the base; light green and branching higher up. Its leaves are long, narrow, glossy and have a warm, bittersweet scent. Small, green-yellow, spherical flowers may appear.

Russian Tarragon ((A. dracuncubides)) has less, but more bitter, flavour and grows to 3-5ft. It has narrower, paler leaves and is a stronger grower. Unlike French tarragon, this variety may set seed in temperate climates.

Cultivation

Site:	Prefers sunny, sheltered position and light, rich, dry soil.
Propagation:	Difficult to grow from seed but can sow Russian variety in spring. Divide roots in spring. Take stem cuttings spring/summer. Once established will self-multiply slowly.
General Care:	Thin/transplant to 12-18" (30-45cm). Cut back in autumn (cut 2/3rds of branch only to allow regrowth). Protect in winter. Can grow indoors in large pot.
Harvest:	Pick leaves as required, main crop in late summer.

Preserve: Freeze/dry/infuse in oil/vinegars.