Tithonia rotundifolia

( tith - OH - nee - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

This species of flowering herbaceous perennial is also known under the botanical name Tithonia speciosa, and is commonly called Mexican Sunflower. They need full sun and regular water, and their flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Leaves are green and velvety, and flowers are orange-scarlet with centers of yellow. They are native to Mexico and Central America, and are great when used as a temporary screening plant. These plants can take heat and some drought conditions. Varieties include 'Aztec Sun' (with apricot-gold flowers on a 4 foot tall plant), 'Fiesta del Sol' (with orange flowers on a 2.5 foot tall plant), and Goldfinger (a bushy 4 foot tall plant with deep orange blooms). Mexican Sunflower grows in all zones (to find your zone, click here: Zone Map).

Caring for Tithonia rotundifolia

Sow seeds in place in springtime in well-draining, slightly rich soil. 

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 632, Tithonia rotundifolia
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