Sunflower (Mexican), Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds – Organic, Heirloom

1.050 KD

A genuine heat lover, Mexican sunflower sets the dog days of summer ablaze with sizzling 3″ orange flowers. A large, multi-branching and imposing plant for the back of the border, it tolerates infertile soil, drought, and neglect. Lovely mixed with purple grass, and absolutely stunning next to purple flowers.

Weight: 500mg (~40 seeds).

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Tithonia rotundifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico and Central America

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 4’–6′ tall

Variety Information: 3″ wide, fiery orange, daisy-like flowers with golden centers.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″

Thinning: When 2″–3″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″

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Weight 0.01 kg
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