Tarragon - Winter

Common Name:
Winter Tarragon

Description:
Winter Tarragon is a hardy, perennial herb valued as a reliable substitute for French tarragon, particularly in cooler climates where true tarragon can struggle. It features narrow, smooth green leaves with a mild aniseed flavour, making it suitable for use in salads, sauces, egg dishes, and as a general culinary herb. This variety is more robust and adaptable, thriving in Melbourne’s variable conditions with good tolerance to cooler temperatures and less-than-ideal soils. Best grown in a sunny to partly shaded position with well-drained soil, Winter Tarragon benefits from regular harvesting to promote fresh, tender growth and prevent legginess. While it may produce small flowers in warmer months, it is primarily cultivated for its foliage. Ideal for kitchen gardens, herb borders, and container growing.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Herbaceous

Mature Size:
Height: 40–80 cm
Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Greenish-yellow

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Edible Leaves
*Herbaceous
*Perennial
*Cold Tolerant
*Low Maintenance
*Culinary Herb
*Suitable for Kitchen Gardens
*More robust alternative to French Tarragon

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals when consumed in typical culinary quantities.

Companion Plants:
Chives
Parsley
Sage
Rosemary
Thyme