Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Easy
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Mexican Tarragon is hardy down to about 10˚ F. In areas with colder winters the plant can be moved into a container and brought indoors till the cold passes. Even if the top dies back the roots will be in good condition if kept at warm enough temperatures. Perennial in zones 8 to 11, it has to be grown as an annual in colder zones or brought indoors for winter.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot
Mexican Tarragon needs good air circulation, plenty of sun, and well-draining, semi-moist soil.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 55°F - 95°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 60°F
Plant after last frost date.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool, Warm, Hot)
Mexican Tarragon will grow more leaves and flowers of higher quality if grown in full sun.
- Water
- Moderate
Mexican Tarragon is fairly drought tolerant but will grow more leaves of higher quality if it receives adequate water.
- Feeder
- Moderate
Mexican Tarragon prefers moderately rich garden soil.
- Suitability
- Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, High heat
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Mexican Tarragon grows well in containers but be sure to put plants in a place that gets at least 4 hours of light daily. Growing Mexican Tarragon in containers is ideal for colder climates with more severe winters.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- -
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 16.0 - 36.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 10.0 - 15.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Disease Resistance
- -
- Taste Profile
Similar to French Tarragon with a slightly sweet anise flavor.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial