Plants: Tagetes lucida - Mexican Mint Marigold

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Aromatic, anise-flavored leaves are used in seasoning sauces, soups, teas, and vinegar. Bears narrow, glossy green, serrated leaves and small yellow flowers in clusters. The dried leaves and flowers are brewed into a tea traditionally used for colic and malaria. Used as a poultice for rattlesnake bites and ceremonially by native peoples in Central-Southern Mexico.

Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost date. Can also be sown directly in the garden. During germination, keep entire seedbed evenly moist.
Planting Depth: 1/2"
soil Temp. for Germ.: 70°F
Days to Germ.: 5-7
Plant Spacing: 12"-18"
Days to Maturity: 2nd Year
Full Sun
Moderate Water

Publisher: Hirt's Gardens

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