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***Nectar Plant for Monarchs and other Butterflies***
***Hummers are attracted to it also***


Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tithonia (ti-THO-nee-a)
Species: rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)

Cultivar: Torch
Category:
Annuals
Height:
48-60 in. ***Pinch back to make bushier and to help prevent staking***

Spacing:
36-48 in.
Hardiness:
Not Applicable (Annual)
*** This Plant Will Live In Any Zone From Spring Until Frost ***
Sun Exposure:

Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Vibrant Orange/Red-Orange
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer to Frost ***Deadhead to Prolong Bloom Time***
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 7.8
Available:
Early/Mid May
Pot Size:
Quart

'Torch' Mexican Sunflower t. rotundifolia Quart Pot

$6.70Price
  • Deadhead to Prolong Bloom Time.

    Pinch back to help prevent having to stake it.

    Do not over-fertilize

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