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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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13 reviews
- Bob C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/23/26Good germination
Got good germination, but they struggle after that.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Bob,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Mexican Tarragon Seeds! I'm really glad to hear you got good germination - that's always such an exciting first step.
I completely understand your concern about the struggle after germination. Mexican Tarragon can be a bit finicky in those early stages, but once it gets established, it's typically quite resilient and rewarding to grow.
Thank you for sharing your growing experience and for that fantastic 5-star rating! Keep on growing 🌻️
- PatriciaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/265 Stars
Great
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!!
- Harold B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/21/255 Stars
All your seeds started well.
- Kristin D.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars12/2/242 Stars
Unfortunately, none of my Mexican tarragon sprouted so not sure what went wrong. Ended up having to buy a plant at the store instead.