Mexican Mint Marigold Plant (Tagetes lucida)

Mexican Mint Marigold, also known as Mexican Tarragon, is a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb prized for its sweet licorice-anise flavor and beautiful golden flowers. A warm-climate alternative to French tarragon, this versatile plant thrives where true tarragon struggles, making it a favorite for home gardeners, chefs, and herbalists alike.

The glossy green leaves are commonly used fresh or dried to flavor soups, sauces, eggs, chicken, fish, and herbal teas. In late summer and fall, the plant produces clusters of bright yellow blooms that attract pollinators and add ornamental value to herb and flower gardens.