Description

Botanical Interests' Mexican Sunflower Torch Seeds bring fiery color to your garden with 3″ wide, orange, daisy-like flowers that shine from summer to frost. Standing tall at 4'–6', this heat-loving annual thrives in full sun and tolerates drought, infertile soil, and neglect. Its vibrant flowers attract pollinators and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for the back of the border or mixed with purple grasses. Both the petals and young buds are edible, with a bittersweet flavor perfect for salads, desserts, and unique dishes like grilled or sautéed buds, which taste like artichoke hearts.

Botanical Name: Tithonia rotundifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico and Central America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall
Variety Information: 3″ wide, fiery orange, daisy-like flowers with golden centers.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24″
Thinning: When 2″–3″ tall, thin to 1 every 24″

40 seeds.