Tagetes lucida
Mexican Tarragon, Mexican Mint Marigold, Sweet Scented Marigold, Sweet Mace
Family: Asteraceae Aster
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing |
| Height | 18" to 30" / 45cm to 75cm |
| Spread | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Fragrant foliage |