Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2009 | positive
Goldfinger is compact with vivid, rich orange flowerheads. In general, Tithonia rotundifolia is a perennial sunflower, usually grown as a...Read Moren annual. It is a fast growing, somewhat coarse plant, with green hairy leaves, reaching 4 to 6 feet tall rapidly. Spectacular flowers, yellow centered with scarlet to orange rays.
Can be used as a temporary screen, or in a kid's garden. Smaller varieties have been developed. The stems are hollow and must
be cut carefully to avoid bending the stems.
Seed can be sown directly. Tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies. Important Info : Can be prone to slugs and snails.
Characteristics
Height: to 2.5 ft.
Plant Category: annuals and biennials, perennials,
Plant Characteristics: low maintenance,
Foliage Characteristics: medium leaves,
Foliage Color: green
Flower Characteristics: long lasting, single
Flower Color: oranges
Tolerances: drought, heat & humidity, rabbits,
Bloom time Range: Late Summer to Mid Fall
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 to 10
Goldfinger is compact with vivid, rich orange flowerheads. In general, Tithonia rotundifolia is a perennial sunflower, usually grown as a...Read More