50 Pcs Mexican Torch Orange Sunflower Seeds/FL229/Tithonia rotundifolia/AAS Award Winner/Speciosa Goldfinger/ Attractive to Pollinators 

 Mexican Torch seeds produce exceedingly bright orange flowers atop massive plants that grow to 1.8m (6') in just a few months. Tithonia is highly attractive to pollinators, including hummingbirds, and looks great when planted in big clumps or rows. The seeds are easy to collect and dry for future planting, and the massive stalks from the plants can be used for trellising peas or pole beans the following year. Mexican Torch won an AAS Award in 1951

Growing Mexican Sunflower from flower seeds is extremely easy. Directly sow the seeds into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost has passed. Amend the soil with organic compost a couple of weeks before sowing the Tithonia seeds. Sow the flower seed in groups of 2 - 3 seeds spaced 12 - 18 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant. The Orange Mexican Sunflower plant will benefit from having the spent blooms removed. The plant thrives in hot, sunny climates and does best if it is allowed to dry out in-between deep waterings.

Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 4 - 11

Height: 28 inches

Bloom Season: Early summer to early fall

Bloom Color: Orange

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

Temperature: 70F (21 C)

Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days

Light Required: Yes - avoid direct sunlight by shading seeds after sowing

Depth: Do not cover seeds

Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet

Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches