Smoke Camp Crafts Organic Mexican Mint Marigold Plant in 2.5-inch Pot, Texas Tarragon, Mexican Tarragon

Discover the versatile Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida), a delightful herb native to the American Southwest and Mexico that serves as an excellent substitute for French tarragon. Its aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried in a variety of dishes, adding a distinctive flavor to your culinary creations. Also known as Mexican Tarragon or Texas Tarragon, Tagetes lucida thrives in full sun to light shade, where it reaches heights of about 30 inches, and produces small yellow flowers in late summer. It is tolerant of most soil types, drought-resistant once established, and relatively free of pest and disease issues, making it a low-effort addition to cottage gardens, borders, containers, and more. The plant produces charming small yellow flowers in late summer and may self-seed. Perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-11, but may be dug and overwintered as a houseplant in colder regions, or grown as an annual.

• ORGANIC: this plant has never been treated with synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, so it's safe for you, your pets, and your local biodiversity
• VERSATILE: Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida) serves as an excellent substitute for French tarragon, with leaves that can be used fresh or dried in cooking
• GROWING REQUIREMENTS: Thrives in full sun to light shade and performs best in well-draining soil. Winter hardy in zones 8-11; in colder regions, plants can be dug up and overwintered indoors