Russian Tarragon should not be confused with French Tarragon which is not grown from seed. Russian tarragon is a coarser plant that improves in flavor the longer it is in the garden. It is a taller plant and will reseed if left alone. It?s mild flavor is a worthy addition to the herb garden. Russian tarragon?s leaves are more coarse and have less flavor than French tarragon. The leaves are a lighter green, spikey and thinner than its popular stepsister French tarragon. Adorned with long, thin, and graceful leaves, Russian tarragon sprigs make perfect accents for floral arrangements. The taste is good with chicken dishes, and can be mixed into fines herbes mixtures, fish sauces and tomato juice.