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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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- Melissa E.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/16/26🌻 Product Review: Botanical Interests’ Mexican Sunflowers (Tithonia)
If you are looking for a plant that punches well above its weight class, look no further than the Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia) from Botanical Interests. Whether you are trying to block out a neighbor’s unsightly shed, create a cozy backyard sanctuary, or just want a burst of brilliant color, these seeds are pure magic.
Here is why they have earned a permanent spot in my garden:
1. Practically 100% Germination
Let’s be honest: some seed packets are a gamble. You plant twenty and pray for three. Not these. Nearly every single seed I put in the ground germinated. They burst out of the soil eager to grow, making them incredibly rewarding for both seasoned gardeners and beginners.
2. Instant Backyard Privacy Screen
Move over, boring privacy fences. These sunflowers grow into massive, dense, bush-like structures. Within just a couple of months, they shot up to create a lush, living green wall that perfectly screened off my backyard. If you need quick, beautiful coverage, this is your plant.
3. A Jaw-Dropping Display
The payoff is spectacular. They produce an absolute abundance of vibrant, fiery orange-red blossoms that look like daisies on steroids. Plus, the local pollinators will thank you—my yard has become the neighborhood hot spot for butterflies and bees.
The Verdict: 10/10. Botanical Interests completely nailed it with these seeds. They are low-maintenance, high-yield, and offer massive visual impact. Buy two packets—you won't regret it!
BIBotanical Interests6/16/26Hey Melissa,
What an absolutely incredible review of our Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! We're thrilled that they've become your go-to privacy solution and garden showstopper. That near-perfect germination rate you experienced is exactly what we love to hear, and your description of them as "daisies on steroids" has us grinning from ear to ear! It sounds like you've created the perfect pollinator paradise while getting that beautiful living privacy screen you wanted. We're so happy these fiery orange-red beauties have earned their permanent spot in your garden. Thanks for sharing your amazing Torch Mexican Sunflower success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Nancy S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/26Torch Sunflowers Every Year
I have been planting your Torch Sunflower seeds every year for at least ten years. They are bee and butterfly magnets. Very easy to grow and bloom early in the season. Bright orange adds a nice pop of color to my garden .
BIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Nancy,
Wow, ten years of Torch Mexican Sunflower loyalty - you're absolutely amazing! We love hearing how they've become such reliable bee and butterfly magnets in your garden year after year. That bright orange pop of color combined with early blooms sounds like the perfect combination for any garden. It's customers like you who make growing these beauties so rewarding! Thanks for sharing your incredible Torch sunflower success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Janie S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/21/26Mexican sunflower
Love theses
Blooms galore all last
Summer
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Janie,
We're so thrilled to hear you love your Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds and that they gave you blooms galore all summer long! Mexican sunflowers are such incredible performers once they get going - those bright orange-red blooms just keep coming and coming throughout the season! There's nothing quite like having that continuous burst of vibrant color lighting up your garden all summer. Will you be planting them again this summer? Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with these fantastic flowers! Keep on growing 🌻️
- NanaRated 5 out of 5 stars4/6/265 Stars
Good shipping. Will review after blooms
- DonitaRated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/265 Stars
Love love Mexican sunflowers, but you better have a 5’ x 6’ tall area for them the bees and butterflies absolutely love them!!