Tithonia Diversifolia Seeds – Yellow Mexican

Bring a burst of vibrant color and life to your garden with Tithonia Diversifolia Seeds, commonly known as the Yellow Mexican Sunflower. This stunning perennial plant is prized for its bright yellow, daisy-like blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, creating a lively and eco-friendly environment. Ideal for ornamental gardens, beds, and patios, these hardy plants thrive in full sunlight and well-drained soil, offering long-lasting beauty with minimal care.

Tithonia Diversifolia is a fast-growing plant known for its tall, bushy growth and abundant flowering throughout the warm months. Its cheerful blooms add a tropical charm to any outdoor space, making it an excellent choice for borders and landscape displays.

Features:

• Bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms that enhance garden aesthetics

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate

• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and patio containers

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Tithonia diversifolia

• Common Name (US): Yellow Mexican Sunflower

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Growth Habit: Bushy and upright

• Mature Height: 4–8 feet (depending on growing conditions)

• Flower Color: Bright yellow

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

• Germination Time: 10–21 days

• Blooming Season: Summer to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11

• Best Sowing Time:

  • Zones 9–11: February to April

  • Zones 7–8: March to May

  • Zones 5–6: April to June

• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Pollinator Friendly: Yes (bees and butterflies)

• Uses: Ornamental gardens, landscape borders, pollinator gardens, and patio décor