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Mexican Tarragon
Tagetes lucida
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- Soleil
- Life cycle
- Vivace
Discover the plant
Mexican tarragon is an annual aromatic plant highly valued for its fragrant foliage with an aniseed taste, reminiscent of traditional tarragon with a more floral and slightly sweet note. Its narrow green foliage and bright orange-yellow flowers make it a plant that is as decorative as it is useful in the vegetable garden, in herb containers, edible planters, and sunny borders. It is particularly interesting as an alternative to French tarragon, especially in gardens where a more heat-tolerant plant is desired.
Easy to grow, Mexican tarragon prefers a warm, sunny location in light, fertile, and well-drained soil. It tolerates warmer periods well and requires little maintenance once established. Regular harvesting of young leaves helps maintain a denser and more productive plant, while enjoying tender and aromatic foliage. It grows very well in pots near the kitchen, on a terrace, or directly in the vegetable garden.
Very versatile in the kitchen, Mexican tarragon can flavor sauces, vinaigrettes, marinades, fish, poultry, eggs, vegetables, infusions, and desserts with herbaceous notes. Its flowering also attracts pollinators and adds a beautiful splash of color to edible landscapes. It is an excellent plant for gardeners looking for an original, flavorful, decorative, and easy-to-grow herb throughout the warm season.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Soil type
Fertilization
Seasonal care
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Fragrance
Harvest

Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Estragon mexicain : Où faut-il l’installer?
Estragon mexicain : Comment faut-il l’arroser?
Estragon mexicain : Peut-on la cultiver en contenant?
Estragon mexicain : Quel nettoyage saisonnier faut-il prévoir?
Estragon mexicain : Comment l’associer aux autres plantes?
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