How many seeds are in the packet?
20 Seeds+.
Often called “Texas tarragon”, Mexican Mint Marigold is a heat-loving herb with sunny golden blooms and aromatic leaves that echo French tarragon’s flavor. A staple in Mexican and Central American cooking, it brings bold anise-like notes to sauces, teas, and...
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- Season
- 2026
EDIBLE FLOWERS · FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Mexican Mint Marigold Edible Flower SeedsTagetes lucida
Often called “Texas tarragon”, Mexican Mint Marigold is a heat-loving herb with sunny golden blooms and aromatic leaves that echo French tarragon’s flavor. A staple in Mexican and Central American cooking, it brings bold anise-like notes to sauces, teas, and traditional dishes. Both the petals and leaves are edible — making it a true double-duty plant for chefs, herbalists, and gardeners alike. Warm-climate perennial; protect it from frost.
Packet: 20 Seeds+
In the kitchen
- Sprinkle petals for a sunny garnish with subtle anise kick
- Use leaves as a substitute for French tarragon in sauces & marinades
- Use small amounts as a seasoning; large quantities may be harmful
- Infuse into cocktails, syrups, and vinegars for herbal complexity
- Traditional in Mexican cuisine — flavoring chicken, beans, and festive dishes
In the garden
- Perennial in warm climates, grown as annual in cooler zones
- Upright, bushy growth
- Thrives in full sun, drought-tolerant once established
- ⏱ Flowering time varies with climate and sowing date
- Choose a sunny herb bed with well-drained soil
Flavor Profile
Licorice, anise, with hints of citrus and herbal spice.
Serving idea
Mexican Mint Marigold is a flowering culinary herb. Its golden blooms brighten plates, while the aromatic leaves stand in for tarragon — thriving in hot climates where French tarragon struggles. A gourmet’s secret weapon: ornamental, edible, and powerfully flavorful.
At a glance
- Latin Name
- Tagetes lucida
- Habit
- Tender perennial, usually grown as an annual in cold climates
- Flavor
- Licorice, anise, citrus-herbal
- Culinary Uses
- Teas, sauces, cocktails, traditional Mexican cooking, garnishes
- Garden use
- Herb beds, borders and containers
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Common questions
Am I buying seeds or harvested flowers?
This listing is for seeds to grow, not ready-to-use flowers.
Which flowers should I use in the kitchen?
Use only correctly identified flowers grown for food, and follow the kitchen notes above for this variety.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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