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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 2–11Type AnnualClimate 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

Type
Annual
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (244)

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — It's quite drought-tolerant once established; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals, image 94
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 215
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — dry summers - although regular watering will encourage more prolific blooming; ideal for adding, image 54
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — ensuring its bright presence year after year in the garden.<br><br>In sum
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 88
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — the Mexican Sunflower is a low-maintenance; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals, image 184
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall; ideal for, image 132
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 122
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
Tithonia Rotundifolia
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