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Mexican Sunflower

Flower

Tithonia rotundifolia

Overview
Blooms midsummer until first hard freeze, providing bright 3-3 1/2" flowers well into fall. Most plants produce orange, with a small percentage producing red or yellow blooms. Vigorous and full plant habit. Performs well in hot, dry climates. Native to Central America and Mexico. Attracts Beneficial Insects: Nectar plant and habitat for bees and butterflies.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.