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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Mexico and Central America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds
Tithonia rotundifolia
3" wide, fiery orange, daisy-like flowers with golden centers.
Planting Sunflower
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 24" |
| Thinning | When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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51 reviews
- Bethany S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/15/26Fan Favorite
I love them, my husband loves them, my friends and family love them. The pollinators have been going nuts for these. I will definitely be planting these again!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/17/26Hey Bethany,
We're so stoked to hear that your Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds have been such a huge hit with everyone! It's awesome that you, your husband, friends and family are all loving them, and we're thrilled the pollinators have been going absolutely wild for them. That's exactly what we love to see! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community, and we can't wait to see what happens when you plant them again! Keep on growing 🌻
- Allysha M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/12/26Not the prettiest girl in the garden but the pollinators adore her
These get tall and very bushy. At first I was like I'm never going east again but after seeing some of the pollinators enjoy them. I think I have to make a special patch in my garden just for them. The orange on them is pretty stunning but they do take up a lot of room.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/17/26Hey Allysha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We love hearing that the pollinators are enjoying these beauties so much! It sounds like they've won you over despite their size, and that's exactly what we like to see. The fact that you're planning a special patch just for them is awesome - they clearly made an impression. We appreciate your feedback about how tall and bushy they get, and that stunning orange really does sound like a showstopper. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
- MicheleVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/4/26Beautiful!
These start out slow-zone 6b- then boom! They explode in growth and blooms. Most are around 4 feet tall. The one pictured is an over achiever, 7+ feet tall!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/5/26Hey Michele,
We're so thrilled to hear about your amazing success with the Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! The fact that they exploded into growth and blooms after that slow start in zone 6b is awesome, and we love that you ended up with plants around 4 feet tall - with that one over achiever reaching 7+ feet! That's incredible and definitely shows what these beauties are capable of. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for being such a dedicated gardener. Keep on growing 🌻
- Jennifer J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/31/26Wonderful!
I started some of these seeds indoors in January and planted them out in April. They plants are not over five feet tall and attract tons of bumble bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. I direct sowed the rest of the seeds and they did great too. I like starting them inside because they bloom quicker. Can't recommend these enough!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/31/26Hey Jennifer,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! Starting them indoors in January and seeing them bloom quicker is such a smart growing strategy, and we love that your plants are attracting tons of bumble bees, butterflies and hummingbirds - that's exactly what these beauties are all about! It's also awesome that your direct sown seeds did great too, giving you even more options for how to grow them. Thanks for sharing your Torch Mexican Sunflower growing success with us and for being such an enthusiastic gardener! Keep on growing 🌻
- Casey M.ID, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/18/26Hummingbird Magnet
These are beautiful, huge orange bush sunflowers, and the hummingbirds love them! I have them planted on a slope that gets full, hot sun and has rather sandy soil (high desert zone 6b/7a) and they are thriving. We did get some freak July hail and thunderstorms, which is unusual for us, and I lost one plant and several large stems from others, so if you live in an area that gets summer storms, I would stake them. I will be planting even more next year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed