The Bloom of the Day for May 14th, 2011 was Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia).
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May 14th, 2011: Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) by Dinu
What a coincidence- I just got done telling someone about my experience with it- which was positive. You can see the bright color. It bloomed well up until frost for me. The seedlings were vigorous with large leaves. It takes some space to grow, and becomes a big bushy thing by fall. Insects like to visit it.
I love this plant - excellent shot Dinu!
Thanks, but :( this plant no longer grows in my yard. Did not salvage seeds properly 2-3 years ago when it used to thrive and during the shifting work at home. The petals are actually not that colour, but to the eye, it appears bright red, so lovely to see. Found it in my PC - 2007 picture.
great shot... and color!!
This particular flower glows in a certain type of light to the naked eye. The camera cannot capture that beauty, though the above picture is close to it. That velvety look is gorgeous.