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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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Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — gardeners should be aware that although an annual; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 140

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 193

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees, image 65

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — the Mexican Sunflower is a low-maintenance

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 179

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — When situating the Mexican Sunflower in a landscape design, consider its height and sun requirements, image 76

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual with orange blooms; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 62

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 173

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Tithonia rotundifolia requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil; ideal for adding vertical, image 177

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 214

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — gardeners should be aware that although an annual; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 56

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden setting, image 186

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 151

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 137

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden setting, image 165

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 49

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual with orange blooms; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 83

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central yellow disk, image 46

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Ideal for adding height and color to borders or as a background plant; ideal for adding vertical, image 213

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual for full; ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden, image 126

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

Photographs by 11 contributors

Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
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Michele Dorsey Walfred, CC BY 2.0 · source
Luwenn, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Carl Lewis, CC BY 2.0 · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rbreidbrown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Amada44, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sesamehoneytart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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