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Tagetes lucida

Mexican Tarragon, Mexican Marigold

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Beautiful shrub grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Can be an annual in colder areas or perennial in warm. It has erect unbranched stems with narrow lance-shaped leaves that smell of anise. Flowers are small and yellow. Accepts full sun or part shade. Native to Mexico and Central America.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.