Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia Rotundifolia
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
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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