Tagetes lucida Cav.

A perennial herb. It grows to 1 m high and spreads 45 cm wide. It can be grown as an annual in cold climates. The stems are woody. The leaves are narrow and blue-grey. They are 2.5 cm long. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are yellow and like balls. They are 1 cm across and in flat topped clusters.

It is a warm temperate to subtropical plant. It needs moderate moisture. It needs an average, well-drained soil. It needs full sun. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. In Hobart Botanical gardens.

The leaves are used to make tea. It has an anise flavour. Leaves can be dried for winter use. Leaves are also used as a substitute for French Tarragon in soups. The flower heads are brewed into anise flavoured tea.

Plants can be grown from seed. Seedlings can be transplanted. It needs to be cut back to prevent branches falling over. Plants can be cut back and regrow from the roots.