Tagetes lucida

Also Known As

Tagetes lucida 'Sweet Mace'
Mexican Mint Marigold
Mexican Tarragon
Spanish Tarragon
Sweet Mace
Sweet Mace Marigold
Texas Tarragon
Yerbis Anis

Plant type

perennial, herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

More Options

Tagetes lucida plant details

Tagetes lucida is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tagetes lucida

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, culinary, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edible, floriferous, fragrant, fragrant foliage, heirloom, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tagetes lucida

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lucida means shining; when these rich green shiny leaves are bruised a sweet anise scent fills the air. A winner in our trials, it looked perfect all summer and fall, not bothered by weather extremes or insects. Clusters of petite yellow blooms all season. Introduced in 1798, it once was known as Sweet-Scented Chili Marigold.

By: Select Seeds

Tender perennial herb with fragrant orange edible flowers..foliage smells like root beer..also known as Mexican Tarragon..use the foliage like tarragon for cooking.