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Gardens Navigator Tagetes lucida Mexican Mint Marigold; Mexican Marigold; Sweet Mace; Sweet-Scented Mexican Marigold; pericón; yauhtli; Spanish Tarragon Map Search for Tagetes lucida in Missouri Botanic Garden Plant Finder |
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS PLANT | This perennial plant, native to Mexico and Central America, can be used to dye wool or silk, yarn or fabric, that has been pre-treated with alum, a yellow color. | ||||
FAMILY |
Asteraceae (Aster Family) | ||||
HABIT | Herbaceous | ||||
GROWTH FORM | Upright | ||||
RANGE | Mexico, Guatemala | ||||
LEAF TYPE | Deciduous | ||||
FLOWERS | Yellow | ||||
HARDINESS | USDA Zone 10 (Coldest zone where hardy) | ||||
SUN REQUIREMENTS | Sun | ||||
COMMON NAME(S) | Mexican Mint Marigold | Mexican Marigold | Sweet Mace | Sweet-Scented Mexican Marigold | Pericón | Yauhtli | Spanish Tarragon |
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