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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"β3" tall, thin to 1 every 24" |
| Germination | 10β15 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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59 reviews
- Jessica N.OK, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/2/26These bring in all the butterflies!
I didnβt realize when I planted these that it would be a whole bush and not just a single flower. Pleasantly surprised! These drew so many butterflies to the yard all year. I trim the dead flowers every so often and more bright red flowers keep popping up. Looking forward to planting a bunch next spring.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Jessica,
We're so happy to hear that our Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds brought so much life to your yard! That's awesome that it turned into a butterfly magnet all year long. Your photos of the various winged beauties are such a treat! We love that you're getting continuous blooms with just a little deadheading here and there. Sounds like you're going to have an incredible display next spring with a bunch planted!
Keep on growing π»
- Kelsie D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/29/26Pretty!!
Just started blooming in my raised bed. Iβm growing them in shade so probably not as prolific as they could be. But the color is amazing!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/3/26Hey Kelsie,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that your Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds are just starting to bloom and that the color is absolutely amazing! Even in shade, they're showing off those gorgeous blooms for you.
Keep on growing π»
- Kim B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/25/26Love, love, love! And the monarchs love it too!!
Love tithonia!!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/26/26Hey Kim,
Thank you for sharing your love! 𧑠We're so thrilled to hear that you're obsessed with tithonia and that the monarchs are loving it too! What a wonderful way to enjoy your Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds. Happy growing! π±
Keep on growing π»
- Trystan S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/25/26Vivid flowers
These Mexican Sunflowers are really pretty. Pretty easy to grow as well, but they can need to be staked when they get bigger. Mine blew over once during a strong thunderstorm. After staking it never had any more problems. The flowers on this plant are really gorgeous and the color of them just pop! They have continued to flower here in South Georgia and itβs almost to the end of October.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/26/26Hey Trystan,
Thank you for sharing your experience! π» We're so thrilled to hear that your Torch Mexican Sunflowers produced such gorgeous, vivid flowers and that they've been blooming beautifully all the way through late October in South Georgia. We love that you found them pretty easy to grow, and thanks for sharing that tip about staking them as they get bigger. Happy growing! π±
Keep on growing π»
- Kelsey J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/25/26An essential in my garden
I will grow these year after year! The bees and butterflies just absolutely love them. I had so many monarchs this year because of this flower. 10/10!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/26/26Hey Kelsey,
Thank you for sharing your love! π» We're so thrilled to hear that your Torch Mexican Sunflowers have become an essential in your garden and that the bees and butterflies are absolutely loving them. How amazing that you had so many monarchs visit because of these flowers! We hope you'll continue growing them year after year. Happy growing! π±
Keep on growing π»