Edibles – Herb – Mexican Tarragon

Mexican Tarragon 

Botanical name: tagetes lucida 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: yellow

Bloom time:  summer blooms, herbs for harvest during the summer and fall 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly as needed throughout the spring and summer growing season 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: edible garden, pollinator garden, container plant, herb garden

Special features: deer resistant, fragrant foliage, heat-tolerant, pet-friendly 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer one a year in the spring, feed with compost at the time of planting 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no