Mexican Sunflower

Mexican Sunflower

Scientific Name

Tithonia rotundiflora

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 10b

This plant is not native to Florida.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Mexican Sunflower grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Not known

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Annuals

Plant Shape

  • Irregular
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Mexican Sunflower is Deciduous

Spread

3-4 feet

Height

5-6 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Large

Leaf Texture

Coarse

Flower Size

Large

Flower Month

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Flower Color

  • Red
  • Orange

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Red/orange, summer flowers. | Pests/Diseases: young foliage may be attacked by slugs and snails | attracts butterflies

UF IFAS Ext FFL