Tagetes lucida (Mexican Mint Marigold) Bird friendly Mexican Bush Sage is a

Mexican Bush Sage is a drought-tolerant perennial with soft silvery green foliage

Synchlora aerata and Schinia sanguinea

bees Notes Native bee friendly

It can deal with capricious Texas weather and come back victorious

It does best in full sun in a dry location

Tagetes lucida (Mexican Mint Marigold) Bird friendly Mexican Bush Sage is aMexican Mint Marigold is a fall bloomer featuring small, bright yellow flowers. Its foliage is aromatic in a pleasant way and the leaves have a licorice smell and taste. They are sometimes used as a tarragon substitute. AT A GLANCE Texas native No Water use Low, medium Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Fall Mature height 2 3 ft Mature spread 2 3 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees, birds Edible part(s) Leaves (tarragon like