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Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower 'Fiesta Del Sol'

Tithoniarotundifolia

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tithonia (ti-THO-nee-a)
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Species
rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Marion, Arkansas

San Jose, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Lake City, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Burlington, North Carolina

Greenville, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mc Lean, Virginia

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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | February 2012 | positive

Not only does this plant grow here but it reseeds itself so you might not have to plant it again.

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