Tithonia diversifolia
TREE MARIGOLD, MEXICAN SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America

Other Botanical Names: Helianthus quinquelobus, Mirasolia diversifolia, Urbanisol tagetiflora var. diversifolius, U. t. var. flavus, U. t. f. grandiflorus

Other Common Names: Bolivian Sunflower, Mexican Tournesol, Japanese Sunflower

 
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Tithonia diversifolia
TREE MARIGOLD, MEXICAN SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late summer to mid winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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