Tithonia rotundifolia
Mexican sunflower
Flower Color
Description
A large, branching annual to 2m, with large, broadly ovate leaves and vivid orange, daisy-like flowers 8cm across
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenGravel gardenWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds