| Botanical Name |
Tagetes lucida |
| Common Names |
Mexican Tarragon, Mexican Mint Marigold, Sweet Mace |
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Origin |
Mexico and Central America |
| Plant Type |
Culinary & Medicinal Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
2–3 ft. tall |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low; drought-tolerant once established |
| Soil |
Well-drained soil |
| Bloom Time |
Summer–Fall |
| Flower Color |
Golden Yellow |
| USDA Zones |
8–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Time to Harvest |
Harvest leaves as needed once established |
