Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) $8.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Central American Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 4-6 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Frost (July-October) • Colors: Brilliant orange • Flower Size: 3-4 inch daisy-like blooms ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soil • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Favorite nectar source • Native Bees: Rich pollen source • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Beneficial Insects: Major attractor 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: No deadheading needed • Fall: Blooms until frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Zinnias Salvias Cosmos Sunflowers ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Monarch butterfly magnet • Heat tolerant • Drought resistant • No deadheading needed • Continuous bloomer 💚 Finding Nectar