Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) is a bold, heat-loving annual that puts on a spectacular display of brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers from summer until frost. Tall, branching plants produce masses of fiery blooms above lush green foliage, creating an eye-catching backdrop for flower beds and pollinator gardens. Mexican Sunflower is especially valuable for attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and it continues blooming through hot, dry summer weather when many other flowers begin to struggle. Fast-growing and easy to grow from seed, it’s an excellent choice for adding height, vivid color, and lots of pollinator activity to the garden.
 
Key Features
• Flower color: Brilliant orange
• Plant height: Approximately 4–6 feet
• Light: Full sun
• Bloom season: Summer until frost
• Use: Pollinator gardens, back borders, cut flowers & cottage gardens
• Attracts: Butterflies, bees & hummingbirds
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Annual
• Open-pollinated