Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)

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Love this plant. It’s a lot more like a zinnia then a sunflower. And so bright orange. Someone planted some in the laneway leading up to our community garden and they have grown to over 6 feet tall.

Gayla Trail
Gayla is a writer, photographer, and former graphic designer with a background in the Fine Arts, cultural criticism, and ecology. She is the author, photographer, and designer of best-selling books on gardening, cooking, and preserving.

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One thought on “Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)

  1. I have been growing these since 2003. I bought one pack of seeds, and have had them come back diligently every year since. they have gotten close to 10 feet tall here (Birmingham, Alabama)! i love giving these seeds and plants away (trust me there will be lots of babies come spring….)

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