Butterfly Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower – Cornucopia Seeds
Tithonia rotundifolia
Perennial
Easy to grow, tall branching plants with velvety foliage and brilliant red-orange flowers that are beacons to butterflies and many other pollinators all summer. Great for bouquets. Easy and fun to grow with kids.
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Plant spacing | 1 foot |
| Planting depth | 1/2 inch |
| Days to germination | 8-10 |
| Mature height | 4-5 feet |
Gardener’s Notes: Sow directly in the garden in spring when night temperatures stay above 50F (10C). Plant 1/2 inch deep in a well-drained soil, spacing seeds 4 inches apart. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 10-12 inches apart. Keep well watered when young; mature plants can handle hot and dry conditions. Plants branch and bloom freely and don’t require staking.
