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wild tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus


Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 1.5 ft. to 5.0 ft.
Spread: 1.5 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous, Subshrub
Program Association
Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Shrubland Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Very Low
Plant Community
Foothills, Mountains, Plains, Subalpine
Season of Bloom
July, August, September, October
Flower Color
Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Spreads Underground
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant
Other Considerations
Limited Availability
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type
Loam, pH adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Tends to be weedy in disturbed sites.