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 · Tithonia are half hardy annuals that range from 60 cm to 1.2 m in height (2 to 4 feet). They bloom from summer through to autumn. Their flowers are reminiscent of sunflowers. These flowers may be yellow, orange, or red. Some common names for Tithonia plants include Mexican Sunflower, and Golden flower of the Incas.
A Guide to Growing Mexican Sunflowers (Tithonia) - Garden …
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: 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.
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, T. rotundifolia, is a vigorous, drought tolerant warm season annual that is easy to grow in the ornamental garden with other common names of red sunflower of just tithonia. Tithonia plants grow 4-6+ feet tall with a large central stalk and a somewhat gangly branching habit.
How to Grow Mexican Sunflower — Tithonia - Harvest to Table
WEBBloom time: Late summer through fall. Uses: Attracts butterflies, borders, cut flower. Common name: Mexican Sunflower. Botanical name: Tithonia rotundifolia. Family name: Asteraceae. Origin: Mexico and Central America.
Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower) - Gardenia
WEBThe Mexican Sunflower is a tall, bushy annual boasting large, bright orange-yellow, daisy-like flowers and coarse, heart-shaped leaves, creating a striking presence in gardens with its vivid and showy blooms. Native: It originates from Mexico and Central America.
How to Plant and Grow Mexican Sunflower - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBOct 16, 2023 · If you are looking for a fast-growing plant that will attract beneficial insects to your garden, choose a Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia). With the ability to skyrocket upward of 6 feet tall in a single growing season, this annual plant is easy to grow and add cheerful color to the garden.
Grow Mexican Sunflower in Pollinator Gardens - Birds and Blooms
WEBMar 6, 2024 · “Tithonia also thrives in heat, blooming even when other flowers start to wilt and fade, making it an excellent late-season food source for migrating butterflies.” Mexican Sunflower Care and Growing Tips Courtesy David Meyer These tall, summer-blooming flowers are a great choice for a pollinator garden. Scientific name: Tithonia rotundifolia