Mexican Mint Marigold

  • Common Name: Mexican Mint Marigold, Mexican Tarragon, Spanish Tarragon, Sweet Mace, Texas Tarragon
  • Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida
  • Family Name: Daisy family
  • Type: perennial
  • Zone Hardiness: 8–11
  • Height: 18–30in
  • Width: 18–24in
  • Blooms: Small, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers
  • Bloom Time: August to November
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • Leaves: Narrow, aromatic, anise- or licorice-scented leaves
  • Maintenance: Low for beginners; prune in early spring to encourage bushy growth and maintain the area
  • Tolerates: Heat, drought, and various soil types with good drainage
  • Attracts: Butterflies and other pollinators
  • Texas Superstar: Yes
  • Texas Native: No
  • Invasive: No