***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
No Preorders Taken at this time. Just check the Available Plant Tables when you come to the Nursery.
Deadhead to Prolong Bloom Time.
Pinch back to help prevent having to stake it.
Do not over-fertilize