Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida) Spanish Tarragon Flower Herb Seeds

Mexican Mint Marigold (Tagetes lucida), also known as Spanish Tarragon, is a fragrant, sun-loving perennial valued for its aromatic leaves and bright golden-yellow summer-to-fall blooms. This non-GMO seed variety thrives in warm climates, offering gardeners a hardy, drought-tolerant plant perfect for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and herbal plantings. Known for its sweet anise-like aroma and long-lasting blooms, Mexican Mint Marigold is both ornamental and functional, making it a favorite in US home gardens.

Features

• Produces bright golden-yellow flowers
• Fragrant leaves with sweet anise aroma
• Non-GMO Spanish Tarragon variety
• Heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant
• Excellent for borders, pollinator gardens, and patio containers
• Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
• Long-blooming and low-maintenance

Specifications

• Common Name: Mexican Mint Marigold, Spanish Tarragon
• Scientific Name: Tagetes lucida
• Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates; grown as annual in cooler zones
• USDA Zones: 8–11 (annual in zones 3–7)
• Season: Summer to fall bloom
• Height: 18–30 inches
• Bloom Color: Golden yellow
• Foliage: Narrow, glossy, aromatic green leaves
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, average to slightly sandy soils
• Water Needs: Low to moderate
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Days to Maturity: 90–110 days
• Heat Tolerance: High
• Cold Tolerance: Low
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
• Seed Longevity: 1–3 years stored in cool, dry conditions

Planting Guide 

• Sowing Method: Start indoors or direct sow outdoors after frost.
• Seed Preparation: No pre-treatment required.
• When to Plant:
• Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Outdoors: After frost danger has passed
• Sowing Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch.
• Germination Time: 7–14 days.
• Light Requirements: Full sun.
• Soil Conditions: Well-drained, average soil; avoid soggy conditions.
• Watering: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• Maintenance:
• Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering
• Pinch young plants for bushier growth
• Protect from frost in cooler climates