Irish Lace (Tagetes filifolia)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Tagetes filifolia is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The plants are used as a food flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)