Description
Yellow Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds grow Tithonia rotundifolia, a bold warm-season annual with tall branching stems, large green leaves, and glowing golden-yellow blooms. It thrives in heat, brings strong vertical energy to summer gardens, and is especially useful for pollinator plantings, meadow edges, and sunny back-of-border color.
Why Grow It
- Brilliant golden-yellow blooms on tall, dramatic plants for instant summer color.
- Excellent for pollinator gardens, butterfly plantings, and full-sun meadow-style borders.
- Fast and easy from seed, thriving in heat and well-drained soil once established.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Tithonia rotundifolia |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Heat-loving annual |
| Mature height | 4-6+ ft. tall on sturdy branching stems |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Summer through fall; continuous golden-yellow blooms in warm weather |
| Seed count | Approx. 25 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Direct sow after the last frost once soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Sow 1/4-1/2 in. deep. |
| Spacing | 18-24 in. apart in full-sun pollinator beds, meadows, or back-of-border plantings |
| Germination | Usually 7-14 days at 70-85 F with warmth and steady moisture |
Best For
- pollinator gardens
- butterfly and hummingbird plantings
- heat-tolerant summer borders
- meadow-style annual plantings
- tall background flowers
Packet Details
Includes Approx. 25 seeds. Store cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Plant into warm soil for fastest establishment.
FAQ
Is Yellow Torch a true sunflower?
It is commonly called Mexican sunflower, but botanically it is Tithonia rotundifolia rather than Helianthus.
When should I sow Yellow Torch Mexican Sunflower seeds?
Sow after frost once soil is warm, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting.
Does Yellow Torch need rich soil?
It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Very rich soil can encourage extra foliage with fewer flowers.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.