MEXICAN TARRAGON
By Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada (Tagetes lucida, the Sweetscented Marigold) CC BY 2.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida
Description
Easy to grow perennial herb. Bright yellow flowers appear in cluster in the summer. the leaves are long and narrow with a distinct aniseed scent and flavour. Use sparingly in any recipe calling for French tarragon to which it is similar. It also makes a great herb vinegar for use in salad dressings.
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$2.95 | 78 | Seedling | Pot: 0.25L Height: 10-20cm |
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Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Water Requirements
Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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