SKU: 1501 TARRAGON (French) Live Plants Herb Plant in a 4 inch pot

Key Features:

• Color: Bright green, narrow leaves on bushy, upright stems

• Fragrance: Strong anise or licorice-like aroma

• Wildlife Resistance: Resistant to deer and rabbits

• Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; avoid overly wet soil to prevent root rot

• Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 5–8; protect in colder zones or overwinter indoors

• Sun Preferences: Prefers full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions once established but prefers light, regular watering

• Size at Maturity: Grows 18–36 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide

• Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):

  • Choose a sunny site with light, well-draining soil

  • Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball

  • Plant at soil level, backfill, and water lightly

  • Water regularly until established, then sparingly—avoid overwatering

  • Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth, but do not allow to flower

  • In colder climates, mulch or move indoors before frost

French Tarragon adds a gourmet touch to herb gardens and recipes, offering flavor, fragrance, and easy care in one elegant, compact plant.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted. 

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below). 

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September

Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October