Mexican Sunflower Seeds (Tithonia)

Bring bold color and pollinator activity to your garden with Mexican Sunflowers. These vibrant orange blooms thrive in heat and full sun and are loved by butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Zones:
Annual in all zones (Perennial only in frost-free climates Zones 9–11)

Light Requirements:
Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

Mature Height:
4–6 feet tall (sometimes taller in ideal conditions)

Spacing:
18–24 inches apart

Bloom Time:
Mid-summer through first frost

How to Sow:
Direct sow outdoors after last frost once soil has warmed
OR start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep
• Keep soil lightly moist until germination
• Germination typically occurs in 5–10 days in warm soil
• Thin seedlings to proper spacing once established

Mexican sunflowers prefer average to poor soil and do not need heavy fertilizing — too much fertility can reduce blooms and increase floppy growth.