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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) — dry summers - although regular watering will encourage more prolific blooming; ideal for adding, image 159
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 172
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — providing a lush backdrop for the blossoms.<br><br>For optimal growth; making it suitable for regions, image 155
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — When situating the Mexican Sunflower in a landscape design, consider its height and sun requirements, image 202
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — When situating the Mexican Sunflower in a landscape design, consider its height and sun requirements, image 160
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — It's quite drought-tolerant once established; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals, image 73
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Tithonia rotundifolia requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil; ideal for adding vertical, image 93
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — It's quite drought-tolerant once established; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals, image 157
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — providing a lush backdrop for the blossoms.<br><br>For optimal growth; making it suitable for regions, image 176
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden setting, image 123
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — providing a lush backdrop for the blossoms.<br><br>For optimal growth; making it suitable for regions with hot
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall; ideal for, image 153
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual for full; ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden, image 84
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — the Mexican Sunflower is a low-maintenance; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals, image 205
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — the Mexican Sunflower is a low-maintenance; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals, image 163
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees, image 212
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — orange flowers in the garden; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central, image 61
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Tithonia rotundifolia requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil; ideal for adding vertical, image 219
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees, image 128
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) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall; ideal for, image 48
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 91
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