Artemisia dracunculus (French/True Tarragon)

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is a perennial herb native to southern Europe. It is widely used as a culinary herb for its aromatic leaves, which have a distinct anise-like flavor. The plant grows up to 2 feet tall and has thin, branching stems with narrow, dark green leaves. It produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in late summer. French Tarragon prefers well-drained soil and full sun.