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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) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall; ideal for, image 90

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — ensuring its bright presence year after year in the garden.<br><br>In sum; ideal for adding vertical, image 183

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — this plant adds a burst of warm color to any landscape design from mid-summer through fall; ideal for, image 69

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 221

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual for full; ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden, image 105

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual for full; ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden, image 168

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — gardeners should be aware that although an annual; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 119

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — gardeners should be aware that although an annual; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 77

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — dry summers - although regular watering will encourage more prolific blooming

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual with orange blooms; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 188

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Ideal for adding height and color to borders or as a background plant; ideal for adding vertical, image 87

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Ideal for adding height and color to borders or as a background plant; ideal for adding vertical, image 45

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — orange flowers in the garden

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — dry summers - although regular watering will encourage more prolific blooming; ideal for adding, image 222

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees, image 86

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 116

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — orange flowers in the garden; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a central, image 208

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 59

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 68

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — When situating the Mexican Sunflower in a landscape design, consider its height and sun requirements, image 118

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

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 200

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 143

Photographs by 11 contributors

Michele Dorsey Walfred, CC BY 2.0 · source
Treysam, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Shuvaev, CC BY 4.0 · source
F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Prenn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
F Delventhal, CC BY 2.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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