Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida): Also known as Mexican tarragon, this plant has culinary and medicinal uses. The taste and scent are similar to French tarragon, but this plant is easier to ...

The flower now called Mexican marigold was known to the Aztecs as Yauhtli, or “the fog.” Some say imbibing its alkaloids fogged the human brain. Aztec priests blew a dried, powdered form of ...

15 Snake-Repellent Plants 1. Marigolds, 4 Pack $19.02 on Amazon Aztec Marigold Flowers (4 Pack), Tagetes Erecta, Mexican Marigold Orange Flowers, Mexican Marigold Flowers, ...

Q: Can you recommend marigolds to grow in containers on my sunny balcony? — Harriet Schuler, Evanston A: There are many good sun-loving marigolds (Tagetes) to use in containers. They come in … ...

These deer-resistant blossoms also symbolize good luck and happiness.

The Mexican marigold was unknown to gardeners in the U.S. until 1880. John and Sara Lemmon, a husband-and-wife team of botanists, discovered it while camping in Arizona on their honeymoon.

African marigolds are best purchased as young plants. When started from seed, they can take a long time to flower. Plant 12” apart, 1” deep and add a 5-10-5 slow-release granular fertilizer.

Mexican mint marigold (Tagetes lucida) is a small deciduous perennial, also known as Mexican tarragon, Spanish tarragon or Texas tarragon. But it is not a tarragon, nor is it a mint.

Growing marigolds from seed is a budget-friendly way to fill your garden with cheery flowers. 10 Must-Know Tips for Growing Marigolds from Seed Successfully Skip to main content ...