Mexican Tarragon Seeds

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Number of Seeds per Pack: 100

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Mexican Tarragon Seeds

Mexican Tarragon, also known as Mexican Mint Marigold, Spanish Tarragon, Texas Tarragon, Sweet Mace and Yerbis Anis , is a perfect substitute for the more familiar French Tarragon. Mexican Tarragon has the same flavor and the ability to thrive in warmer climates. It also produces cluster of bright orangish-yellow flowers making it a beautiful ornamental specimen as well.

Mexican Tarragon is used by the Mexican Indians, Aztecs and Myans in a variety of ceremonies and was known by the Aztecs as Yauhtli or "plant of the clouds".

Mexican Tarragon is known to have many uses including use as an aphrodisiac, stimulant and an aid in digestion.

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Additional Details

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tagetes (TAG-e-teez)
Species: lucida (loo-sid-uh)
Category:Annuals, Herbs, Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Germination Time: 10 to 21 days
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow, Orange
Foliage: Grown for foliage, Evergreen, Herbaceous, Aromatic, Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Soil Requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, indoors before last frost or direct sow after last frost. For best result, allow seeds to germinate in a damp paper towel
Other Details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater.