Tithonia Calva Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Tithonia calva is a warm-season flowering plant with upright branching stems, green foliage, and bright yellow-orange flowers. It is suitable for flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The plant grows best in full sun and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Features

• Produces bright yellow-orange flowers
• Upright, branching growth habit
• Attractive green foliage
• Suitable for flower beds and borders
• Ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens
• Suitable for naturalized landscapes
• Performs well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Tithonia calva
• Common Name (US): Tithonia / Mexican Sunflower
• Seed Type / Variety: Tithonia Calva Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright branching annual or perennial
• USDA Zones: 9-11; grown as an annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March-May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-21 days at 21-27°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 90-180 cm
• Plant Spacing: 45-75 cm