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  • Mexican Sunflower (pack) Peaceful Valley
  • Mexican Sunflower (pack) Peaceful Valley
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Item Number: SWF171

Mexican Sunflower (pack)

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Mexican Sunflower - Torch - Tithonia rotundifolia

Annual Open Pollinated. A large, spectacular member of the aster family with striking orange blooms on velvety green stems. It attracts butterflies, grows well in the summer heat, and reaches a height of 5'. Plant after last frost. Scatter sow on surface approximately 1' apart. When plants reach 3" tall, thin to 24" apart.

Flowers: Long blooming. Blooms in summer to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
Native: Mexico
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 3'-5'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 283

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Cannot ship to the following states: AZ, MI

Shipping Weight: 0.0 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Good Fall Color
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Somewhat Drought Tolerant

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 10
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Orange
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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Customer Reviews

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Kevin Perry
Blooming!

The very top flower bud opened this weekend and I am thrilled. The other buds on the same plant are close to opening. I planted only three but I am really pleased. American sunflowers are next on my 'wish list'.

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Loulou
Love it

I've grown these Mexican sunflowers in the past and was searching for more seeds. Grow Organics had what I wanted. Striking color in the garden that bees, and beneficials flock towards it.

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Laurie
Mexican Sunflower

I once grew this flower in a community garden and got in trouble because it grew TOO BIG!!! It was gloriously HUGE, towering over the other gardeners plots. Unfortunately, that particular community garden had a ridiculous rule that plots could only contain 10% flowers and must contain 90% vegetables. Technically, at ground level, this plant took up less than 10% of our plot but it towered upwards and spread out to an immensely wonderful height and width and we got chastised and lectured by the committee for being out of compliance with the garden regulations. We became "Community Garden Rebels"!!! Plant the seeds when the soil is thoroughly warm and it\'s easy to grow. I grow it nearly every year.

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Glenn Johnson
awesome

have grown these in Denver for many years....they are more like a shrub....a stunning shrub.....don't crowd them

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