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Mexican Tarragon, Mexican Marigold
Tagetes lucida
In colder climates can be used as an annual, in warmer climates use as an evergreen perennial. Can be cut back to the ground in spring when plants gets rangy. Mexican Marigold has aromatic foliage with an anise fragrance. Can also be used as medicinal cooking herb or a lovely tea. For best results offer regular watering in well drained soil during summer months. In hot desert climates best to give afternoon shade and keep away from reflective heat.
- Plant type: Perennial
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Part Sun, Morning Sun
- Height range: 2–3 Feet
- Width range: 1–2 Feet
- Canopy value: 7 ft²
- Growth rate: Fast, Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Yellow
- Flower season: Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Child/Pet Friendly, Patio Plants
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 28 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained
- Native location: Mexico and Central America
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29
- USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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