Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower
Tithoniarotundifolia 'Yellow Torch'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tithonia (ti-THO-nee-a)
Species: rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)
Cultivar: Yellow Torch

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored