Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia rotundifolia
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This wildflower is native to Mexico and Central America. The plants are erect, can reach six feet in height, has leafy stems with leaves that are large and triangular shaped. They have bright orange flowers that are four inches wide with multiple flower heads per stem. Attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Prefers well-drained soils in a sunny location. Heat and drought tolerant. Makes a great cut flower and terrific at the back of beds and borders. Each packet contains 0.5 gram, which is approximately 45 seeds.
Prefers well-drained soils in a sunny location. Heat and drought tolerant. Makes a great cut flower and terrific at the back of beds and borders. Each packet contains 0.5 gram, which is approximately 45 seeds.
Planting Instructions: Sunflowers are very easy to grow and because of their size, quite spectacular for a child’s garden.
Sow directly outdoors, ¾ inches deep. Thin the plants at first to 8 inches and then to two feet to avoid crowding. (We have had good luck transplanting)
Water regularly and weed between the plants to eliminate competition.
Harvest the seeds by cutting the flowering heads when the backs have turned yellow. Complete the drying by hanging them upside down in a warm, dry place.
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★★★★★ Fabulous
By Jeannie Bloomingdale on March 11, 2019
By Jeannie Bloomingdale on March 11, 2019
I grow these every year along a fence that faces the street. The flowers are smallish (for a sunflower), but they are prolific. Takes a while for them to get going, but come on strong once they do. I cut back the spent flowers and the plants keep blooming until frost. A fabulous flower for bees and butterflies.
★★★★★ My favorite sunflower!
By rosemary kelley on January 3, 2014
By rosemary kelley on January 3, 2014
I planted the seeds in various locations in my yard and corn garden to attract the good guy bugs. If you have never grown these you are in for a treat! These only get about 4-5 ft tall and produce the most amazing orange flowers ALL season long. Each plant produces multiple flowers at once and they make great cut flower bouquets. These are super easy to grow and I always have people ask what they are.
