Tithonia
Tithonia
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Their fiery orange blooms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. With a height reaching up to six feet, they make a striking backdrop or focal point in flower beds and borders. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, these vibrant beauties add a touch of summer warmth to any landscape, making them a favorite among gardeners.
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Sku: 6155
Common Name: Mexican Sunflower
Botanical Name: Tithonia
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
18"+
36 - 60"
Light (1 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds, and pollinators | Pet friendly
Color: Orange
Fill Weight (grams): 1.1 g
Approximate Seed Count: 125 - 150
Plant Type: Flower
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Days To Bloom: 75 - 90 Days
Landscape Use: Border / Edge Planting
Resistance: Deer|Dry Soil
Tolerance: Drought|Heat
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
After all the danger of frost, sow seeds in the open ground well exposed. Or, for earlier bloom, start indoors in flats about 4 weeks before the last frost. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. When the plants are 3 inches high, thin, or transplanted.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow Tithonia Mexican Sunflower seeds roughly 6" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Excellent for tall blooming backgrounds and screens for unsightly places. Harvest seeds by cutting flower heads when backs yellow, then hang downward in a warm, dry place.
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