Mexican Tarragon

Mexican Tarragon Tagetes lucida is a fragrant evergreen herb prized for its anise like flavor and bright yellow flowers. Thriving in sunny well drained gardens it is a versatile culinary and medicinal plant used to flavor teas sauces and traditional dishes. Beyond its delicious taste Mexican Tarragon attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies making it an excellent choice for herb gardens that support biodiversity. Hardy and easy to grow it is perfect for gardeners seeking both flavor and function.

Usage and Benefits

Plant Mexican Tarragon seeds indoors in early spring or sow directly outdoors after the last frost in full sun and well drained soil. Sow seeds lightly covering them and keep soil moist until germination. Transplant seedlings spacing plants twelve to eighteen inches apart. Harvest fresh leaves for use in teas sauces and cooking. Mexican Tarragon also serves medicinal purposes and supports pollinator habitats. Store dried leaves in airtight containers away from light.

Fun Fact

Mexican Tarragon is loved not only for its unique anise flavor but also for attracting beneficial insects making it both a tasty and ecologically valuable herb.