Mexican Sunflower - Tithonia

(Tithonia speciosa) With its 3-4 inch bright red-orange blooms on strong stems, the Mexican Sunflower is adored by butterflies. The flowers are bright against dark green handsome foliage. A tall and very bushy plant, these are excellent in the naturalized garden or at the back of the garden bed. Blooms are long-lasting in the vase and birds love the seed heads. Most/full sun - Annual - 4-5 feet - 50+ seeds/pack.