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Mexican Sunflower

Tithonia Rotundifolia

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Overview

Tithonia rotundifolia, the Mexican Sunflower, is a vibrant annual featuring bright orange-red blooms up to 3 inches across on sturdy stems that can reach 4 to 6 feet tall. Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees. Ideal for adding height and color to borders or as a background plant.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–11Climate Temperate
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Tithonia rotundifolia requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil; ideal for adding vertical, image 219
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — reaching a mature height of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; daisy-like flowers with fiery, image 217
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 214
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall; ideal for, image 216
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — providing a lush backdrop for the blossoms.<br><br>For optimal growth; making it suitable for regions, image 218
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 215
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 221
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Ideal for adding height and color to borders or as a background plant; ideal for adding vertical, image 213

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