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Mexican Tarragon
Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida
Type: Annual Herb

Mexican Tarragon is a fragrant, culinary herb with a flavour similar to French tarragon but more robust and hardy. Its aromatic leaves are perfect for seasoning meats, sauces, and teas. Easy to grow, it produces bright green foliage and delicate yellow flowers, attracting pollinators and adding beauty to herb gardens.

Plant Details

Type: Annual Herb (tender, may need protection in cold winters)
Height: 30 - 50cm
Spread: 20 - 30cm
Flowers: Small yellow, summer – autumn
Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: March – May indoors or in a warm greenhouse.
Germination: 10–20 days at 20–25°C.
Transplant: Harden off and plant out after frost, spacing 40–50cm apart.
Care: Water moderately; trim regularly to encourage bushy growth.

Why You’ll Love It

Aromatic leaves for culinary use
Similar flavour to French tarragon, more robust
Attractive yellow flowers
Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow

Top Tip

Harvest leaves before flowering for the best flavour. Can be dried or used fresh in cooking and teas.

Perfect For

Herb gardens & pots
Culinary use: sauces, meats & teas
Pollinator-friendly gardens
Aromatic landscaping

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