Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'
MEXICAN SUNFLOWER, RED SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 2-11

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
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Origins: Mexico, Central America, not found wild

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Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'
MEXICAN SUNFLOWER, RED SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 2-11

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
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange-red

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird, butterfly attracting, bee attracting , deer resistant






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