Tagetes lucida

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Mexican Tarragon, Mexican Marigold

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Beautiful shrub grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Can be an annual in colder areas or perennial in warm. It has erect unbranched stems with narrow lance-shaped leaves that smell of anise. Flowers are small and yellow. Accepts full sun or part shade. Native to Mexico and Central America.

 

  • Anatomy

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  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Green

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.