Mexican Mint Marigold

Tagetes lucida
  • Also Known As: Spanish Tarragon, Texas Tarragon, Mexican Tarragon
  • Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Low, Medium
  • Landscape Use: Fragrance, Container, Rock Garden, Deer Resistant
  • Ornamental Color: Yellow
  • Native or Adapted: Adapted
  • Wildlife Value: Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  • Season: Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 1' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 2' - 4'

Description

Can be used as a substitute for French tarragon. Easy to grow.

Mexican Mint Marigold Photos