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Mexican Sunflower Seeds - Mix

A blend of easy-to-grow sunflower lookalikes that butterflies love

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tithonia rotundifolia

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Daisy-Shaped
  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Mixed

Beginning its bloom in July or August, this incredible sunflower blooms spectacularly with flowers that are 3-4 inches across and serious butterfly magnets! In colors ranging from yellow to orange (and many of the colors between), this mix is a perfect addition in your garden.

  • • Annual pollinator attractor with multiple colors of blooms
  • • Open pollinated and easy to grow with multi-colored Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 100 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 2,300 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 9,200 Up to 125 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Mexican Sunflower Seeds - Mix FAQs

    What is Mix Mexican Sunflower also known as?

    Mix Mexican Sunflower is also known as Tithonia Rotundifolia, Goldflower of the Incas, Mexican Marigold, and Tithonia Speciosa.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    These seeds arrived quickly and germinated well. Lovely addition to my garden this year. Only minor issue is all of the flowers are the same orange color, and not mixed colors as described.

    Jacob 4/5 Verified

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