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Tithonia diversifolia

Also Known As

Bolivian Sunflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 6'

planting zones

9b-11

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Tithonia diversifolia plant details

Tithonia diversifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tithonia diversifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: chocolate-scented, fragrant, tropical-looking, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tithonia diversifolia

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large evergreen shrub. Dark green, large, deeply divided leaves in pairs on erect, hollow, woody stems. During autumn and winter, bright, golden yellow, honey scented, sunflowers are produced in profusion. Cut back hard in late winter, continued light pruning will keep it smaller and more compact. Pruning after february will affect flowering.

By: Zephs

Sunflowers for Winter! Now this is a big plant & you have to have the room for it, but wow - it’s a stunner & fragrant, too! Quickly growing from 10-20’ tall & spreading to probably 10-12’ wide - or more in rich soil - it blooms from November thru March. Many stout, branching stalks are formed from the base & are topped by many 6” to 7” bright golden daisies. The fragrance is my favorite - chocolate! (No kidding). The deep leaves are large & deeply lobed & tropical looking. Tithonia diversifolius can be cut back to 1’ tall after bloom to control height somewhat. Also, it’s easy to prune to control width. Rich soil is best.