Tithonia rotundifolia 'Goldfinger'

Mexican Sunflower


Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds

  • Bright orange flowers with yellow centers
  • 3-4" blossoms
  • Large, almost shrub like habit
  • Great cutting flower; blooms midsummer-hard frost
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in well drained soil and in the full sun.  To grow prefers temp 60+. Heat loving and drought tolerant


Height: 36-48 in
Spacing: 14-18 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Orange
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Container
  • Heat Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Dry Soil