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Mexican Tarragon Seeds (Certified Organic)

An excellent choice for spicy food as the flavor is stronger and more robust than French Tarragon.

Availability: In stock

$3.50
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Details

Also known as Mexican Mint Marigold, Sweet Mace and Yerbis Anis. Mexican Tarragon has a pleasant licorice scent and flavor. It is an excellent choice for spicy food as the flavor is stronger and more robust than French Tarragon. It is a great choice for containers, the herb or vegetable garden, or annual beds. Once established, it tolerates drought nicely, and heat and humidity are never problems.

To harvest the foliage for seasoning and spice, cut the stems before the blooms appear. You can do this all at once or gradually, as the plants will regrow all season long from trimmings.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Tagetes lucida
Life Cycle Annual
Min. Time to Germinate 3 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 14 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds 1/4 in.
When to Sow Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past
Growing Height 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Plant Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Bright Yellow
Bloom Time Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage Aromatic, Evergreen, Grown for Foliage, Herbaceous, Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seeds Per Pack 25