Mexican Tarragon Seeds for Planting – Tagetes lucida Golden Flowers and Anise Scented Herb
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Aromatic Culinary and Ornamental Herb
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 40-60 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light afternoon shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time blooms 60-90 days after sowing; flowers through late summer to autumn
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers, edible landscapes
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide support if grown as a shrub; prune after flowering to maintain bushy habit
Description
Mexican Tarragon is an herb plant with anise-scented leaves and golden flowers. It is suitable for garden beds, borders, containers and edible landscapes. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and allow 40-60 cm between plants in full sun to light afternoon shade, in well-drained, fertile soil. Expect germination in 14-21 days, and moderate watering with a drying topsoil between waterings. It grows best at 15-25°C and blooms 60-90 days after sowing, flowering through late summer to autumn. Provide support if grown as a shrub and prune after flowering to stay bushy.