Tagetes lucida (Mexican Mint Marigold) Bird friendly Also known as Giant Sacaton

Also known as Giant Sacaton

It can become an aggressive spreader

If you are looking for the perfect understory or woodland garden shrub

part sun Bloom color Pink Bloom time Spring

It can deal with capricious Texas weather and come back victorious

Tagetes lucida (Mexican Mint Marigold) Bird friendly Also known as Giant SacatonMexican Mint Marigold is a fall bloomer featuring small, bright yellow flowers. Its foliage is aromatic in a pleasant way and the leaves have a licorice smell and taste. They are sometimes used as a tarragon substitute. AT A GLANCE Texas native No Water use Low, medium Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Fall Mature height 2 3 ft Mature spread 2 3 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees, birds Edible part(s) Leaves (tarragon like