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Tagetes lucida 'Marigold, Mexican Mint'
Marigold, Mexican Mint
Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon. Sweet licorice flavor brightens salads and main dishes. The edible, pretty, golden-yellow flowers bloom all summer Also known as sweet mace or Mexican tarragon. Edible Flowers: Use the flowers to garnish desserts and drinks with the same sweet licorice flavor as the leaves.
- Cuban oregano-type herb with thick fuzzy leaves
- Strong minty-oregano aroma and succulent habit
- Great candidate for containers and sunny windowsills
- Excellent in Caribbean cooking, teas, and home remedies
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 8-11
- Height: 18-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 45 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Tagetes lucida 'Marigold, Mexican Mint'
Grow in full sun with good drainage and moderate fertility. Pinch plants early for branching and harvest leaves regularly for the strongest flavor. This heat-tolerant herb performs especially well in warm summer gardens.