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Tithonia
rotundifolia ~ Mexican Sunflower
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| Tithonia rotundifolia
reminds me of a really big marigold. At one time the Mexican
Sunflower was included in the marigold (tagetes) genus. Tithonia
rotundifolia does best in sunny gardens but will still bloom sparsely in
moderate shade. The Mexican Sunflower grows
to 6 feet tall and wide. The 3" orange to red flowers are often
hosting a butterfly or two. Tithonia rotundifolia is an annual in
most gardens but will persist as a perennial in frost free or nearly frost
free gardens. The Mexican Sunflower looks best if the dead flowers
are regularly trimmed off, though you might wish to allow some to mature
enough for seed for next year. Tithonia rotundifolia blooms from mid
summer through hard frost.
High resolution images of
Tithonia rotundifolia are available.
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