Mexican Mint Marigold in Zone 9a & 9b
Tagetes lucida
When to plant mexican mint marigold in zone 9b
Zones 9a and 9b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Mexican Mint Marigold needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Dec 28–Jan 4 '27 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Estimated harvest | May 8–May 15 (~75 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1.5 ft.
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 9's season
Zone 9b's frost-free window runs about 293 days, from February 15 to December 5. Mexican Mint Marigold needs about 75 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Mexican Mint Marigold.
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