200 Mexican Torch Sunflower Seeds, Tithonia rotundifolia, Vibrant Orange Blooms
Grow your own stunning Mexican Torch Sunflowers from seed! These vigorous plants produce masses of bright orange, daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators all summer long.
Growing Instructions:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Plant 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil. Keep soil moist until germination (7-14 days). Space plants 18-24 inches apart.
USDA Zone: 3-10 (annual in colder zones, short-lived perennial in warm regions)
Light: Full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Water: Moderate; water when top inch of soil feels dry. Drought tolerant once established.
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to first frost
Height: 4-6 feet tall
Uses: Garden beds, borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens