It is an Old World introduction and readily self-seeds. Plant in spring and summer. Can be used as a substitute for tarragon. Attractive in desert landscape. Plant in spring or summer.
Plants are day-length sensitive.
A native plant from southeastern Arizona to South America. The blue flowers and foliage makes attractive landscape plants for summer gardens. Gathered and used medicinally by the Tarahumara. The plants have a strong licorice aroma. Plant in spring and summer.