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Mexican Mint Marigold

Herb

Tagetes lucida

Overview
Mexican Mint Marigold is a tender perennial herb with delicate, feathery foliage and small golden-yellow flowers. Reaching maturity in 80-90 days, this heirloom variety is prized for its distinctive sweet anise-tarragon flavor with licorice notes that intensify when flowers bloom. The taste makes it an excellent fresh herb for desserts, beverages, and culinary garnishes. Extremely easy to grow, it thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and tolerates poor soil conditions. Naturally pest-resistant and low-maintenance, it's ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a unique, flavorful herb with ornamental appeal.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is 65°F or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Light-dependent germination.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Occasionally aphids, generally pest resistant. Common diseases: Root rot in poorly draining soils, otherwise disease-free.