Tagetes lucida (Mexicaanse dragon)

Hoogte: 50 cm.
Bloeit: aug-okt
Type: HHA
Winterhard in: zones 8-10 (0 C)

Heerlijk frisse anijsgeur en -smaak, dat is uniek! Enkele (niet meer!) blaadjes door de salade heeft een bijzonder effect.

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 5-15 dagen bij 21-24 C.

Plant-instructies: Volle zon.

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Description:
A lovely cheerful very aromatic plant for hot sunny areas. In most cases it produces a lowish growing shrub like herb with bright yellow flowers from mid summer that will persist until the frost. Its fairly drought tolerant and the strong anise licorice aroma sends a wonderful scent across the garden. Use for low borders sunny pots and rockery areas. The strong flavor keeps the deer and rabbits away while giving bright color to the garden all summer long. Its also a great substitute for French tarragon and great in salads.

Height: 50 cm.
Flowers: aug-okt
Type: HHA
Hardy in: zones 8-9-10 (0 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Sow from mid spring to early summer in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Germination takes 5-14 days at 21-24C

Planting instructions: full sun and well drained soil. Protect seedlings from snails!