Mexican Sunflower Seeds – Heirloom Vibrant Pollinator Magnet

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-6761-MEX-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia), also known as Torch Flower, is a magnificent heirloom annual celebrated for its brilliant, fiery orange-scarlet blossoms. Rising on dramatic, sturdy stems clothed in velvety green foliage, it produces 3-inch, daisy-like flowers with vivid golden-yellow centers from mid-summer until late autumn frost. Unmatched in its ability to attract monarch butterflies, swallowtails, native bees, and hummingbirds, this fast-growing, heat-hardy giant brings commanding architectural structure and intense tropical color to backdrops, borders, and summer cut flower displays.

Specifications

Plant Name: Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Flowering Ornamental (Annual)
Color: Fiery orange-red petals with bright golden-yellow central disks, plush green foliage
Plant Characteristics: Tall branching habit (4–6+ ft), hollow thick stems, velvety heart-shaped leaves, 3-inch daisy-like blooms, heavy flower set
Suitable Space: Cottage garden backdrops, property borders, cut flower plots, pollinator sanctuaries, wildflower gardens
Season: Mid-Summer through Late Autumn Bloom
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late April (4 weeks before last frost); or direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil temperatures exceed 20°C (68°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (extremely heat-
drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained, average-to-lean soil): drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-drained, average-to-lean soil)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Unrivaled pollinator plant, consistently ranked as one of the single best attractants for monarch butterflies and bees
Exceptional tolerance to intense summer heat, drought, and poor soil conditions
Vigorous, multi-branching growth produces a continuous stream of vibrant blossoms all season long

Stems are hollow and brittle near the blooms, requiring careful handling when harvesting for cut flower arrangements
Tall growth habit can become top-heavy in windy locations, benefiting from subtle staking or mass planting support

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