Tithonia Speciosa Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

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

Features

• Produces bright yellow-orange daisy-like flowers
• Tall, upright branching growth habit
• Large 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 fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Tithonia speciosa
• Common Name (US): Mexican Sunflower
• Seed Type / Variety: Tithonia Speciosa Flower Seeds
• Growth Habit: Tall 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: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 120-240 cm
• Plant Spacing: 60-90 cm