"The French call French Tarragon, Herbe au Dragon. Indeed, the word Tarragon is thought to be a poorly pronounced French word Esdragon. The French got their Dragon monikers from the Latin species name for French Tarragon which is dracunculus. Roughly translated this means little dragon. And, while there is a lot of written speculation that the dragon part refers to some ancient use of this herb to cure bites and stings of all manner of creatures. More likely, it refers to the fire it leaves on your palate. A chef’s best friend and a must for every Herb Garden, French Tarragon has spicy anise flavor that turns ordinary main dishes into masterpieces. Tarragon goes well with meat and vegetables and is a top choice in any hearty recipe. It is traditionally one of the constituents of the herb blends ‘Fines Herbes’, Herbes de Provence, and Bouquet Garni." -Mountain Valley Growers For best results, plant in a porous or well-draining pot where you can control the moisture- tarragon likes dry conditions and full sun.