Description

This Tarragon Tea is specifically a Mexican Tarragon variety which is a leafy herb with slim leaves and tall stems, which sprout small yellow flowers. They are also known as Mint Marigold and they belong to the family of Asteraceae and can grow as tall as 2 to 3 ft.

• Plant height: 4 to 6  inches
• Pot diameter: 3 to 5 inches

We also recommend putting herbs like Tarragon Tea in our cocopots as they thrive well in them too.

History, Health Benefits & Uses

This herb for sale in Manila is native to Mexico and Southwest of the U.S. which makes them used to heat and humidity. Aztecs used to grow this herb for culinary, medicinal, and ritual uses. They burned it as incense, believing it would ward off evil spirits while using the flowers as decoration for religious ceremonies. Clearly, this herb has relevant cultural importance to Mexico.

Tarragon is rich in potassium and beta carotene making them good for your eyes. They can also help aid digestion and headaches as well. Tarragon tea also has soothing effects that ease stress and anxiety for a good night’s sleep. Just simply boil the leaves in hot water for around 5 minutes. The steam can be inhaled as well for headaches. Meanwhile, its flowers can also be used as a garnish for salads.

Care guide

This outdoor plant in the Philippines thrives best under direct sunlight outdoors. While it can also survive in partial shade, it’s best to let them be exposed to full sun where they can enjoy optimum growth and bloomed flowers. Watering is normally done once every day, however, it can be watered two times a day on a hot weather. Watering can be done once the topsoil has dried out already. Make sure that the water drains at the bottom of the pot when watering as well.

Propagation

Propagating Mexican Mint Marigold is relatively easy. Cut off at least 6 to 8 inches of stem and remove the leaves on the bottom two-thirds. Make sure no leaves are going to be buried under the soil to avoid attracting bugs. Although optional, dipping the bottom in rooting powder can help roots grow faster. Afterwards, you can now plant the stem in its own pot, and make sure that the soil is moist.

• Chocomint
• Lemon Balm
• Green Tea