Tagetes lucida

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Tagetes lucida, Cav. Sweet-scented Marigold. A tender perennial plant, entirely distinct from the foregoing annuals in the sessile, lanceolate lvs. and small, usually 2-3-rayed fls. in dense, terminal corymbs. The fls. have a much more agreeable odor than the other species cult. Mex. B.M. 740. R.H. 1895, p. 505.—Sometimes used as a substitute for tarragon, which see. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

Tagetes lucida {{{latin_name}}}	Mexican Tarragon
	Habit: herbaceous Height: ⇕ ?m (2-2.5 ft) Width: ⇔ Lifespan: ⌛ perennial (grown as annual) Origin: ✈ ? Poisonous: ☠	Exposure: ☼ ? Water: ◍ ? Features: ✓ Hardiness: ☃ Bloom: ❀ USDA Zones: ? Sunset Zones: 8-10, 12-24, 26-29sn
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Unimpressive flowers, under 1/2 inch wide^sn.

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