- Other
- Perennial
- Zones 8–11
- Yellow
- Single (estimated)
Sweet Mace
Mexican Mint Marigold · Mexican Tarragon · Tagetes lucida
Perennial other marigold in yellow, blooming in late summer and fall. Small single yellow flowers in late summer and early fall. USDA zones 8–11.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- Other Single
- Colors
-
- Yellow
- Blooms
- Late summer, Fall (estimated) 80–90 days from sowing
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 1½–2½ ft (46–76 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Part sun
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 8–11 Perennial
Lift or treat as an annual below zone 8.
- Planted as
- Seed
- Botanical name
- Tagetes lucida
In the garden
Our sources don't record pollinator visits or deer resistance for this variety.
Origin
Baker Creek sells Sweet Mace as an old Hispanic heirloom, a tender perennial whose leaves are used as a tarragon substitute.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | Seeds | $3.00Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | In stock | |
| Select Seeds | Seeds | $3.95Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability |
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Questions
Is Sweet Mace hardy in my zone?
Sweet Mace survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 8 to 11. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Sweet Mace need full sun?
Sweet Mace grows in full sun or part sun.
When does Sweet Mace bloom?
Sweet Mace blooms in late summer and fall, about 80–90 days from sowing.
Is Sweet Mace good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Sweet Mace as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
