Mexican Tarragon Seeds – 25 Aromatic Herb Seeds with Golden Yellow Flowers
$27.40
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Mexican Tarragon Seeds – 25 Aromatic Herb Seeds with Golden Yellow Flowers
$27.40
Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida) is a versatile perennial herb prized for its sweet, anise-like fragrance and bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer into fall. Also known as Mexican mint marigold, this plant offers both culinary and ornamental value, making it a welcome addition to herb gardens, flower borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Its aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried as a substitute for French tarragon, while the cheerful flowers attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. Mexican Tarragon is easy to grow and tolerates heat and drought once established, making it a reliable choice for warm-climate gardens.
Plant Features
- Aromatic foliage with a sweet, anise-like scent
- Golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and fall
- Attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees
- Heat and drought tolerant once established
- Dual-purpose herb for culinary and ornamental use
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida
- Plant Type: Perennial herb (often grown as annual in cooler zones)
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
- Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
- Mature Height: 18-30 inches
- Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Mexican Tarragon seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or directly in the garden after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist until germination. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them to their final location in full sun to partial shade.
Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Pinch back tips to encourage bushy growth, and harvest leaves as needed throughout the season. In cooler climates, plants can be grown in containers and brought indoors for winter.
What's Included
25 Mexican Tarragon seeds.