Sweet Mace Herb

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Tagetes Lucida) (aka Spanish Tarragon, Mexican Mint Marigold) Beautiful glossy leaves with small anise-scented golden flowers. The darling of many renowned Southwestern chefs, some even make a pesto from it! Plants grow 12-24" tall. Perennial in zones 8-11.

Characteristics: 

• Annual or perennial in zones 8-11
• Plants grow to 12-24 inches tall
• Glossy green leaves
• Orange, anise-scented flowers
• 250 seeds 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors two weeks before the last frost. Can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Thrives in warm sunny areas with well-drained soil. May be used in place of tarragon. 

• Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
  
• Germination: 4-10 Days
  
• Thin: 8-12" Apart
  
• Light: Full Sun

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