Tagetes lucida Mexican tarragon (Compositae)

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Tagetes lucida
Mexican tarragon
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The Tagetes lucida plant species is found in C. and S. America - Mexico to Guatamala. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mexican tarragon.

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Latin Name:  Tagetes lucida
Common Name:  Mexican tarragon
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Cav.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Woods, hillsides and rocky slopes[192].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained moderately fertile soil in a sunny position[200]. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy soils[188]. Plants in general are not very cold-hardy when grown outdoors in Britain, though some forms will survive outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. We have plants grown from seed collected in Oregon that have proved hardy to at least -5°c[K]. A very ornamental plant, there are some named varieties. 'Huichol' is a traditional clone used by the Huichol Indians that grows at an elevation of 1500 - 1800m in Mexico[183]. The blooms are amongst the most sweetly-scented of all flowers[245]. Removing dead flowers before the seed is formed will extend the flowering season[188]. Plants are prone to slugs, snails and botrytis[188]. Grows well with tomatoes[20].

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