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Tithonia Seeds - Mexican Sunflower

$3.25

Tithonia rotundifolia

A favorite for its long bloom-time. This 4-5' tall annual bears vibrant red-orange 2-3" flowers with yellow centers. Direct seed in full sun and evenly moist soil. Loves hot, dry locations. Great for cutting. Flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Summer to fall blooming.
  • Planting Information

Min. Seeds 

per Packet

Average packet weight 
 
Seeds / gram Average seeds / oz
 
180.3 gram 
 
83
 
2,300
 
Planting SeasonIdeal Soil TempSunFrost Tolerance
After Last Frost70-80°FFull SunFrost Sensitive
Sowing MethodSeed DepthDirect Seed SpacingDays to Harvest
Direct Seed1/4"4-8"80-90
Mature SpacingDays to SproutProduction CycleSeed Viability
12-18"7-14Annual3-4 years