Mexican Mint Marigold in Zone 11a & 11b
Tagetes lucida
Yes, Mexican mint marigold grows in zones 11a and 11b. Start seeds indoors Nov 13–Nov 20 and plant out Jan 8–Jan 15.
When to plant Mexican mint marigold in zone 11b
Zones 11a and 11b share the same average frost dates, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. It needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Nov 13–Nov 20 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 8–Jan 15 |
| Estimated harvest | Mar 24–Mar 31 (~75 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1.5 ft.
Plant alongside it in zone 11b
These go outside within two weeks of Mexican mint marigold in zone 11b, so one planting day can cover them.
- BasilJan 15–Jan 22
- RosemaryJan 15–Jan 22
- Citronella Plant (Mosquito Plant)Jan 8–Jan 15
- LemongrassJan 8–Jan 15
- OreganoJan 8–Jan 15
- Shiso (Perilla)Jan 8–Jan 15
Mexican mint marigold is a tender perennial herb whose anise-scented leaves stand in for French tarragon, a plant that struggles badly in hot, humid climates where this one thrives instead.
How Mexican mint marigold fits zone 11's season
Zone 11b is frost-free, so frost is not what limits the calendar here. What you can plant, and when, comes down to summer heat and daylength instead.
Mexican Mint Marigold planting windows in every zone
Zone 11b is highlighted. Useful for comparing against a neighbouring zone, or for a garden somewhere else.
| Zone | Start indoors | Sow or plant out | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8a & 8b | Feb 4–Feb 11 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | Jun 15–Jun 22 |
| 9a & 9b | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | May 8–May 15 |
| 10a & 10b | Dec 12–Dec 19 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | Apr 22–Apr 29 |
| 11a & 11b (your zone) | Nov 13–Nov 20 | Jan 8–Jan 15 | Mar 24–Mar 31 |
Harvest dates are about 75 days after the sow or plant-out date, not after starting seeds indoors.
Good companions
No well-established companions for Mexican mint marigold.
Where to buy Mexican mint marigold seeds
None of the seed suppliers we list carries Mexican mint marigold seeds right now. A local garden center or a specialty seed house is the place to look.
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