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Texas Tarragon

Bushy, long, unbranched stems of narrow green leaves that have a sweet scent with a hint of anise. Produces small, bright flowers that are a lovely addition to herb or cottage gardens. Resists drought and grows well in poor soils. Easy to overwinter indoors.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

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Plant Details

  • Common name

    Texas Tarragon

  • Botanical name

    Tagetes lucida

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-24" (31-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Mounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    1-2 times per week

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-winter

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom