Bonnie Plants Mexican Tarragon, Live Plant, 19.3 oz., 4-Pack

Also called Mexican mint marigold, Texas tarragon, and occasionally yerba anise, this plant is a great substitute for true French tarragon in warm, humid climates where French tarragon wanes in the summer. The leaves have a similar anise-like flavor and can be used in soups, or for fish, chicken salad, and other dishes calling for tarragon. Although it is technically an annual, Mexican tarragon is an evergreen perennial in zone 9. The pretty plants bloom in late summer and fall. They make great additions to an herb garden or flower bed, and also do well in containers.

• Also called Texas tarragon, Mexican Mint Marigold, and yerba anise
• Aromatic, narrow leaves have an anise flavor
• Marigold-like blooms have edible petals
• Attracts pollinators, great in butterfly gardens
• Plant in spring, right after the last frost