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Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds

Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds

Tithonia rotundifolia

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
42

A genuine heat lover, Mexican sunflower sets the dog days of summer ablaze with sizzling 3" orange flowers. A large, multi-branching and imposing plant for the back of the border, it tolerates infertile soil, drought, and neglect. Lovely mixed with purple grass, and absolutely stunning next to purple flowers. Sunflowers are edible, with a bittersweet flavor. The petals add a pretty pop of color ion salads and desserts. The young, sunflower buds are edible, with a flavor similar to artichoke hearts. They can be grilled, marinated, or sauteed for an unusual appetizer or side dish.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Mexico and Central America

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall

Variety Info: 3" wide, fiery orange, daisy-like flowers with golden centers.

Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

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Sowing Info

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"

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 42 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 38 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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42 reviews
  • Donita
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/17/26
    5 Stars

    Love love Mexican sunflowers, but you better have a 5’ x 6’ tall area for them the bees and butterflies absolutely love them!!

  • Janneal
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/14/26
    The beautiful Torch Mexican Flower

    It blooms the most beautiful orange flowers. I live in Jamaica; that’s located in the Caribbean- Zone 13 and it held up in the heat quite well. Definitely one of my garden staples going forward

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    1/19/26

    Hey Janneal,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they're producing such beautiful orange flowers for you! It's amazing to hear from a gardener in Zone 13 in Jamaica - what an incredible growing environment! We're so excited that these sunflowers are holding up so well in that Caribbean heat and that they've earned a spot as one of your garden staples going forward. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Shirley R.
    CA, United States
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/26/25
    Beautiful, Intense Color

    I love the intense color of these multi-branching sunflowers! I look out my window on an overcast morning in late October to see 6 fiery blooms glowing like torches--even though this is only planted in a small (~8") pot!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Container
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    Botanical Interests
    10/28/25

    Hey Shirley,

    Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "6 fiery blooms glowing like torches" on an overcast morning in late October is exactly what we love to hear about Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds - and we absolutely love that you're getting such incredible "intense color" and multi-branching performance even in just a small 8" pot!

    Wow, what perfect timing for your late-season blooms! There's nothing quite like those vibrant orange-red flames that seem to light up the garden even on the gloomiest days - and the fact that you're getting such impressive multi-branching action in container growing really shows how adaptable and rewarding these beauties can be!

    "Glowing like torches" is such a perfect description - that's exactly the kind of fiery, eye-catching display that makes Torch Mexican Sunflowers so special for creating those stunning focal points that just keep delivering color and brightness well into fall! Your container growing success and late-season blooming experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how vibrant and productive Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds can be for creating those amazing torch-like displays that brighten up any space!

    Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Kim
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/10/25
    Stunning!

    Non-stop blooms, the pollinators love this plant!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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    10/10/25

    Hey Kim,

    Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Stunning" and "non-stop blooms" is exactly what we love to hear about Torch Mexican Sunflowers - these vibrant beauties really know how to put on a show that just keeps going and going!

    We absolutely love that the pollinators are going crazy for your Torch sunflowers! There's something so magical about watching bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects flock to these gorgeous orange blooms - it's like having your own personal pollinator paradise right in your garden. The fact that they're getting non-stop action from all those happy pollinators just shows what incredible wildlife magnets these sunflowers really are!

    Your stunning success with continuous blooming is exactly the kind of performance that makes Torch Mexican Sunflowers such garden superstars. When you get that perfect combination of eye-catching beauty for yourself and irresistible nectar sources for pollinators, you know you've hit the gardening jackpot!

    Your experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to create their own stunning pollinator-friendly displays and discover just how rewarding and wildlife-supporting Torch Mexican Sunflowers can be!

    Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Patricia S.
    AL, United States
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/30/25
    Beautiful flowers

    These are the most beautiful flowers especially for fall. Great pollinator attractor too! 100% germination

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Families
    How do you prefer to grow? Container