Tagetes lucida 'Anisata'
Sweet Marigold
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Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Description
Tagetes lucida 'Anisata' A galaxy of tiny, bright, yellow-gold flowers dance over unusual lime-green foliage. Also known as Mexican Mint Marigold or Spanish Tarragon this re-discovered herb in the marigold family has a delicious fragrance reminiscent of anise. If you like Signet marigolds, you will love this heirloom. It's a terrific way to bring color and a new and attractive aroma to your herb or fragrance garden. Plants grow up to 12" high and spread to 18". Grows best in full sun.
Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Blooming
Flowers from early summer until frost. To get earlier blooms, start seeds indoors earlier in the season. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.
Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Growth
Bushy annuals and herbaceous perennials. Tagetes does best with full sun in sites with hot climates. African marigolds work best for formal bedding. The French, Triploid, and Signet marigolds are nice for the edge of a mixed border. All make good container plants. The flowers are suitable for cutting as they are long-lived.
Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Planting
Easily propagated from seed. Sow seed in the ground in spring, when temperatures are at least 70°F (21°C).
Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Pest
Whiteflies, spider mites, and leaf miners. Tagetes is also susceptible to powdery mildew, damping off, root rot, leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, and gray mold.
Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Interesting facts
Tagetes is native to the hot regions of New Mexico to Argentina, with one species endemic to Africa. The annuals are strong scented. The foliage may aggravate the skin upon contact.
Sweet Marigold (Tagetes lucida 'Anisata') - Soil and irrigation
Does well with fast-draining soils. When water avoid overhead irrigation (especially for the species T. erecta, African Marigold) as the taller stems may break from the weight of the water. Irrigate by flooding the soil or avoid the tall stems. Water liberally during drought. The flowerheads of African Marigolds rot in wet weather conditions.
