French Tarragon Plant
Elevate your culinary creations with the French Tarragon Plant by Burpee, a cornerstone herb for authentic French cuisine. This plant infuses dishes like sauces, dressings, and meats with a unique flavor profile reminiscent of anise, licorice, and fennel. Beyond its taste, it adds a soft, textural beauty to your garden with its narrow green leaves. It's particularly adept at balancing the acidity in vinegar-infused recipes. For optimal enjoyment, ensure leaves are finely chopped, as whole leaves can cause a mild, temporary mouth numbness.
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
2521
/ 2598
#2521 in Bushes & Shrubs
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Essential Culinary Herb
- True Perennial Variety
- Low Maintenance Growth
Who should skip it
- Seed Propagation Impossible
- Sensitivity to Wet Winters
- Aggressive Rhizome Spread
Key Specs
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Edible
True
Fragrant
False
Plant Type
Herb
Item Number
25741
Brand
Burpee
Category
Herb Plant
Features
- Essential herb for French cuisine
- Adds depth to sauces and meats
- Flavor notes of anise and licorice
- Soft, strappy green foliage
- Balances vinegar-based recipes
- Edible and flavorful leaves
What customers say
Customers are highly enthusiastic about acquiring authentic French Tarragon, appreciating that this difficult variety is available. Many report receiving healthy plants with robust root systems that quickly establish. Reviewers consistently praise the immediate, distinct anise flavor, confirming the herb's genuine quality and noting its vigorous growth provides ample harvest. The primary concern centers on shipping logistics. A minority experienced plants arriving stressed or damaged due to transit issues, impacting establishment. Improving packaging and transit care is key to ensuring all customers successfully grow this sought-after culinary staple. Overall satisfaction remains high due to the superior quality of the true French variety received.
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