TITHONIA rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower)

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Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifolia, is a plant native to Mexico and Central America. It's a fast-growing annual that blooms in just one season. Warm-weather annual that thrives in full sun and fair, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Summer heat is beneficial to plants. Plants can grow in a variety of...
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Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifolia, is a plant native to Mexico and Central America. It's a fast-growing annual that blooms in just one season. Warm-weather annual that thrives in full sun and fair, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Summer heat is beneficial to plants. Plants can grow in a variety of soil conditions. Rich soils grow weak-stemmed plants with a lot of foliage, so stay away from them.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
1OZ 2,813 100
1/4LB 11,250 400
1/2LB 22,500 800
1LB 45,000 1,600
5LB 225,000 8,000

Scientific Name: Tithonia Rotundifolia

Common Name: Mexican Sunflower

Plant Type: Annual

Family: Asteraceae

Zone: 2 to 11

Native Range: Mexico and Central America

Full Growth Height: 48-72 "

Width in Across: 24-36 "

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: July to September

Flower: Showy

Pollinators: Butterflies, Humming Birds

Flower Color: Orange-Red with Yellow Center Disk

Tolerate: Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Heat

Water Requirement: Dry to Medium

Maintenance: Low 

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained

Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral

Uses: Fresh Cut Flowers, Cutting Gardens, Gravel Gardens, Cottage Gardens

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