Plant Database

MEXICAN MARIGOLD

TAGETES LUCIDA

Family:
Asteraceae
Irrigation:
Moderate to regular water
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Origin:
S AMERICA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Perennial or annual
Propagation:
Seed in spring
Climate/Zone:
Sunset zones 8-10, 12-24, annual in all zones
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
Nearly trouble free plant. Smog can damage young plants. Grows to 3 feet tall and wide. Leaves have strong scent and flavor of tarragon or licorice. Small yellow blooms in fall and spring