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Tarragon, Mexican Botanical Name: Tagetes lucida Life Cycle: Tender Perennial Description/Size: Talk about an identity crisis. Flowers like a marigolds (no coincidence, it is one) with narrow dark green leaves like penstemon and smells ;amp; tastes like French Tarragon. Overwintered indoors, it is a good substitute for tarragon. Outdoors, it's easier to grow, harvest and use. Forms an upright bright green bush which makes a fine small hedge in southern climates. It drinks up the water especially in containers!!! Cold Tolerance: Zone 8b 9a 9b-11 Light: Full Sun to Full Sun Height: 1-2 Feet Water: Normal Soil: Loamy Flowers: Middle Winter Recommended for: Beauty Taste. Price: $3.79 each Popular Varieties | All Varieties

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