Mexican Marigold AKA Huacatay Peruvian Black Mint Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1927
Mexican mint marigold is a perennial plant native to Central America, prized for both its culinary and medicinal qualities.
Also known as the Southern Cone Marigold and Muster-John-Henry. Mexican mint marigold is a perennial plant native to Central America, prized for both its culinary and medicinal qualities. Its shiny, medium-green leaves can be used as a tarragon substitute, and its small, golden-yellow flowers are edible, imparting a spicy flavor with a hint of anise
| Botanical Name | Tagetes minuta |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 3 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color | Pale Yellow, White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall |
| Foliage | Grown for Foliage, Herbaceous |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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