Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Europe, Eastern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
French Tarragon
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
In German
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
ARTEMISIA dracunculus
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
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 Mexican Oregano
Season and care of French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Tarragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Tarragon is Loam and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Tarragon is Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. French Tarragon height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
French Tarragon flower color: White and Yellow
French Tarragon leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano
Care of French Tarragon and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Tarragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Tarragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.