Tagetes lucida

Mexican Marigold

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Aromatic perennial herb with yellow daisy-like flowers and a distinct licorice scent. Native to Mexico, commonly used in herbal teas.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mexican Marigold
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tagetes
Species Lucida
Origin Mexico
Blooming Summer to Autumn, abundant yellow flowers
Leaf Color Bright green, sometimes silvery-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter

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Watering

Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal aroma and flowering, tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Sept)

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness, remove spent blooms

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 1 month
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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