Mexican Sunflower 'Red and Orange Torch Mix' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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Sizzling red and orange flowers
A genuine heat lover, this Mexican sunflower sets the dog days of summer ablaze with sizzling red and orange flowers. A large and imposing plant for the back of the border. Tolerates infertile soil, drought and neglect. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
| Botanical Name | Tithonia rotundifolia |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Orange, Red |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Foliage | Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, This plant is resistant to deer |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |
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