Huacatay, Peruvian black mint
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Huacatay is an annual herb native to South America, growing quickly to around 1 to 1.5m tall.
Dried and fresh leaves can be used as a seasoning, and also makes a nice tea. Traditionally it is turned into a paste and used in local peruviuan dishes such as a potato dish called ocopa. It has a unique aroma and flavour best described as a mix of mint, aniseed and citrus. Huacatay is best planted in full sun and kept moist to allow quick growth.
Genus: Tagetes minuta
Aspect: Full Sun/Part shade
Type: Annual
Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Height: 1.5 - 2 metres
Spread: 0.5 metres
