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Quick Answer: ❌ No β€” French tarragon cannot survive the winters in your zone without protection.
❌ No

French Tarragon won't survive Zone 12b winters outdoors

French tarragon cannot survive the winters in your zone without protection.

🌱 What Does Grow in Zone 12b?

These alternatives thrive in your conditions.

πŸ—ΊοΈ USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

Zone 12 is shown in this colour on the map below
2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map β€” zones 1 to 13

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map β€” public domain. USDA Agricultural Research Service

USDA zones run 1a–13b (26 half-zones). Each full zone above covers both the a and b half-zones. Browse all US zones β†’

Technical climate details for Zone 12b
USDA Zone
12b
Last Frost
no frost
First Frost
no frost
Frost-Free Days
365
French Tarragon Zone Range
3a – 9b
Days to Harvest
60–90 days

Frequently Asked Questions

French tarragon cannot survive the winters in your zone without protection.
Zone 12b is in USDA Hardiness Zone 12b with approximately 365 frost-free days per year.
French Tarragon grows in USDA Zones 3a–9b.
French Tarragon needs moderate care and attention to thrive.