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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 174

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual for full; ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden, image 147

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Tithonia rotundifolia requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 164

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 101

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established, image 148

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — When situating the Mexican Sunflower in a landscape design, consider its height and sun requirements, image 139

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual for full; ideal for adding vertical interest and a splash of late-season color to any garden, image 63

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — ensuring its bright presence year after year in the garden.<br><br>In sum; ideal for adding vertical, image 204

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — dry summers - although regular watering will encourage more prolific blooming; ideal for adding, image 138

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual with orange blooms; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 125

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — high-impact plant with a statuesque presence; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 185

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — When situating the Mexican Sunflower in a landscape design, consider its height and sun requirements; daisy-like

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 194

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 131

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Tithonia rotundifolia requires full sun exposure and well-draining soil; ideal for adding vertical, image 156

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — dry summers - although regular watering will encourage more prolific blooming; ideal for adding, image 117

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — providing a lush backdrop for the blossoms.<br><br>For optimal growth; making it suitable for regions, image 134

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Native to Mexico and Central America; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 110

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — Its nectar-rich flowers, blooming from late summer to frost, are magnets for butterflies and bees, image 170

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — It's quite drought-tolerant once established; daisy-like flowers with fiery orange to red petals surrounding a

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — annual with orange blooms; making it suitable for regions with hot, image 104

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 53

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia Rotundifolia) — making it suitable for regions with hot, image 74

Photographs by 13 contributors

Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Michele Dorsey Walfred, CC BY 2.0 · source
Sharon Mollerus, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ganesh Mohan T, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Renardo la vulpo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Magnus Manske, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
gailhampshire, CC BY 2.0 · source
Nativeplants garden, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Kurt Stüber [1], CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Phillip cowan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Alejandro Bayer Tamayo from Armenia, Colombia, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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