Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia rotundifolia
This annual attracts butterflies. Be sure to sow Mexican sunflower seeds in the spring for midsummer to fall blooming season.
THE BASICS
Type: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Moderate
Native to: North America, Mexico, Central America
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 4 feet
Mature Width: 3 feet
Mature Form: Mounding shrub
FOLIAGE
Color: Dark green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
Butterflies
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Yellow or orange
Season: summer, fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Attracts Wildlife
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