Description
Mexican Tarragon
Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida
Mexican Tarragon has been in use since Aztec times, both for religious and medical purposes. Today, it is a popular herb in the Southern states of the USA, since it can substitute the well-known tarragon very well, but can be grown more easily in a hot climate. It has a sweet aniseed flavour and makes a delicious tea. The leaves can be added to salads, fruit salads and used in place of French tarragon for fish and chicken dishes.
Growing Conditions
Perennial – sun – most soils – well-drained – 80cm-1m.
