(Tagetes lucida) Dating back to at least the 16th century, it is native to Guatemala and Mexico and known by many names such as Mexican Mint Marigold, Sweet Mace, Winter Tarragon, and Cloud Plant. A tender perennial in warmer zones, with a flavor reminiscent of French tarragon but with a touch more anise/licorice taste and small, vibrant yellow, edible flowers to brighten up just about anything come late summer through frost.
I know I know, do you really need another herb in your garden? Yes, yes, you do. It's not just me; the bees and beneficials concur. It has a long and storied history that we encourage you to read up on when you have a moment. Plants so often offer more than first meets the eye. Heat and drought tolerant. Hardy in zones 8-10 and can grow to 2+'.
80-90 days. UO

Packet: 100 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant after your last frost.

Direct seed after your last frost.

Note: Long-blooming attractor of beneficial insects. Drought and heat-tolerant.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8"

SPACING:

8-12" in rows 15" apart.

EMERGENCE:

4-14 days @ soil temp 65-80F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Pinch at 8" to encourage branching.

Edible greens are similar to French tarragon.

Sprinkle, sprinkle edible petals on anything!

Mexican Tarragon