Description
The Tarragon That Thrives in the Heat — Bold Anise Flavor, Certified Organic
If you've ever struggled to grow French tarragon in a warm climate, Mexican Tarragon is your answer. This heat-loving herb delivers the same sweet, anise-like flavor that makes tarragon a cornerstone of French cuisine — but with the vigor and resilience to thrive where French tarragon wilts. Botanical Interests Mexican Tarragon Organic seeds bring this remarkable herb to your garden the right way: USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated.
Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida), also known as Mexican Mint Marigold or Sweet Mace, is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. Its glossy, aromatic leaves carry a rich anise-tarragon flavor, and in late summer it bursts into a display of cheerful golden-yellow flowers that are as beautiful as they are edible.
Why You'll Love It
- Classic tarragon flavor — sweet, anise-forward taste; a perfect substitute for French tarragon in warm climates
- Heat & drought tolerant — thrives in hot summers where French tarragon struggles
- USDA Certified Organic — grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
- Stunning late-season blooms — bright golden-yellow flowers in late summer and fall; blooms are edible and make beautiful garnishes
- Perennial in warm zones — comes back year after year in zones 8–11; grow as an annual in cooler climates
- Pollinator magnet — flowers attract butterflies and bees in abundance
Growing Tips
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed. Transplant to a sunny, well-drained spot and space 12–18 inches apart. Mexican Tarragon is drought-tolerant once established and prefers lean to moderately fertile soil — avoid over-fertilizing, which reduces flavor intensity. Harvest leaves regularly throughout the season; flavor is best before the plant flowers. Use fresh or dried in béarnaise sauce, vinaigrettes, chicken dishes, and herbal teas.
Packaged by Botanical Interests — a trusted name in heirloom and organic seeds since 1995.
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