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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and Central America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Yellow
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Mexican Tarragon Seeds
Tagetes lucida
3" long, green, narrow, oblong leaves. Clusters of ½" golden flowers held atop foliage.
Planting Tarragon
Plant Spacing
A group of 6 seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 33 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 6 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 8–12 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | If harvesting small amounts or for seasoning, harvest leaves before the blooms appear on plants. For larger amounts, cut 3"–4" pieces from branch tips. Do not harvest more than ⅓ of the plant at a time if you want it to continue producing. Entire stems may be harvested and hung upside down to dry for later use. If the stems are harvested with the flowers are intact, they may be used in dried floral arrangements. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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