| Common Names |
Mexican Tarragon, Yauhtli, Sweet Mace |
| Family |
Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Origin |
Mexico and Central America |
| Plant Type |
Culinary and Medicinal Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in warm zones; annual in cold zones |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herb Layer |
| Mature Size |
1–3 ft tall and wide |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Summer to Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
60 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 (grow as annual elsewhere) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Blooms late summer into fall; evergreen in mild zones |
