How to Grow and Care for Mexican Sunflowers - The Spruce
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Mexican sunflowers (Tithonia rotundifolia) attract butterflies with their vibrant flowers. Learn to grow a thriving, full flowerbed with this guide.
Tithonia Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Plant Characteristics: Tithonia offers vibrant daisy-like flowers that stand out in gardens and attract beneficial pollinators like butterflies. Their bright orange to red hues add warmth and vibrancy to a garden. Ideal Growing Conditions: This plant prefers full sunlight and well-draining soil.
How to Grow Mexican Sunflowers (Tithonia ... - Growing In The Garden
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Tithonia, also known as Mexican sunflower, is a drought-tolerant, heat-loving annual plant native to Mexico and Central America. It’s perfect for hot, dry areas—just the kind of plant I love! But there’s even more to love about Mexican sunflower.
Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifolia – Wisconsin Horticulture
WEBMexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifolia, is a tall plant. The genus Tithonia in the daisy family (Asteraceae) includes 10-15 species of bushy annuals, perennials and shrubs native to Mexico and Central America that have large, …
How to Grow Mexican Sunflower — Tithonia - Harvest to Table
WEBLearn how to grow and care for Tithonia. Get tips for planting, watering, feeding, and caring for Tithonia throughout the year.
Tithonia - Wikipedia
WEBTithonia is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Heliantheae within the family Asteraceae. [4][5] Tithonia has a center of distribution in Mexico but with one species extending into the Southwestern United States and several native to Central America.
Tithonia rotundifolia - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant …
WEBThe Mexican Sunflower is an annual in the aster family that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is fast-growing reaching 3-6 feet with plenty of orangy-red 3-inch blooms that attract bees and butterflies from mid-summer to fall. …
Mexican Sunflower: Must-Grow Tithonia Plants - Epic Gardening
WEBJun 22, 2023 · Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia) are also known as tree marigold, Mexican tournesol, Japanese sunflower, Nitobe chrysanthemum, or simply Tithonia. As their name would suggest these flowers originate from Mexico and Central America.
A Guide to Growing Mexican Sunflowers (Tithonia) - Garden Design
WEBMexican sunflower is one of the best plants you can grow to attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden and is a particular favorite of the monarch butterfly; with brightly colored daisy-like flowers accented by sunny yellow centers.
Mexican Sunflower Guide: How to Grow & Care for “Tithonia …
WEBMar 16, 2022 · The Mexican Sunflower, or Tithonia diversifolia, is also known as the tree marigold and is native to parts of Mexico and Central America. Minimum of 1g per packet (about 110 seeds). Productive - Mexican Sunflower germinates in 10-14 days when soil temps are 70°F.