Copper canyon daisy, Mexican bush marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1.5 m high. The leaves have a scent. The flowers are yellow daisy flowers.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It needs a sunny well drained site. It is damaged by frost. In Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for flavouring or for tea.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, leaves - tea
How it is grown
It should be pruned after flowering.
It is fast growing and short lived.