Mexican Sunflower
Scientific Name
Tithonia rotundiflora
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8a to 10b
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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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
