Origin
Western United States, Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Appetizer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Sedative, Tooth ache
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
French Tarragon
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Borage
In German
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Borretsch
In French
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Bourrache
In Spanish
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
borraja
In Greek
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Borage
In Portuguese
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Borragem
In Polish
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Ogórecznik
In Latin
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
borage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of French Tarragon and Borage
Season and care of French Tarragon and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about French Tarragon and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Tarragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Tarragon is Loam and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for French Tarragon is Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
French Tarragon and Borage Physical Information
French Tarragon and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. French Tarragon height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of French Tarragon and Borage are as follows:
French Tarragon flower color: White and Yellow
French Tarragon leaf color: Light Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of French Tarragon and Borage
Care of French Tarragon and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Tarragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer French Tarragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.