Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
Family: Asteraceae
The Mexican sunflower is a vigorous annual plant that produces bright orange flowers throughout the summer months. It is easy to grow, tolerant of poor soil, and somewhat drought resistant. It is becoming popular as a butterfly-attracting plant.
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Tags:
annual, bright, butterfly, cut flower, drought tolerant, flower, ornamental, sun
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Cultivation: Large annual for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 11. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 4' to 6' (1.2 m to 1.8 m) tall with a spread of 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.
Size: Reaches 4' to 6' (1.2 m to 1.8 m) tall with a spread of 3' to 4' (90 cm to 1.2 m).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation: seeds.