Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'

Also Known As

Tithonia rotundifolia 'The Torch'
Mexican Sunflower
Torch Mexican Sunflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

1-11

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Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch' plant details

Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In 1942, Tithonia was known as Golden Flower of the Incas. Vivid orange, single dahlia-like flowers up to 3.5 inches wide bloom at the ends of strong-branched plants. An All-America Selections winner in 1951. It is attractive as a hedge, at the back of the garden and as a cut flower.

By: Select Seeds

Here's the plant that made me love orange! Its common name is "Mexican Sunflower" and it produces a very bushy 4' tall by 3' wide multi-branched plant with very many 4" wide intensely rich orange flowers. The leaves and stems are wonderfully velvety. Tolerates heat. A butterfly plant.