Companion Items/
Varieties
Common Name:
'Mexican Mint Marigold'
Botanical Name:
Tagetes lucida
Plant Type:
Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone:
7
AHS Heat Zone:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun; Partial Shade
Water Usage:
Low; Medium
Soil Type:
Well-Drained
Height:
2-1/2 to 3 feet
Spread:
2 feet
Season of Bloom:
September to November
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Deciduous/Evergreen:
Deciduous
Native TX Plant:
Adapted
Wildlife Value:
Birds
Useful as a substitute for French tarragon. Easy to grow.
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