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Mexican Sunflower Seeds

Tithonia rotundifolia

5.00 (22 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Tithonia rotundifolia Mexican Sunflower seeds in spring, pressing into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 1-2 weeks. This plant can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring.

Growing: Water Tithonia rotundifolia seedlings occasionally until they become established; since they need good drainage, mature plants grow well in drought and poor soil. Soil that is too rich and moist will have a negative effect. If planted in a windy location, staking or support may be necessary. Deadhead to prolong the blooming season. This plant will self-seed occasionally in good growing conditions. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the Tithonia rotundifolia Mexican Sunflowers fade, spiky seed heads will develop; gloves may be necessary when handling them. Allow them to begin to dry and turn color. They should be gathered before they begin to crumble and drop their seed. Cut the seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Separate the seed from the husks, and store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Red Sunflower

Latin Name: Tithonia rotundifolia

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,800

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Great product !

Mexican sunflowers !

Excellent price and service !

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Michael

Too early to tell.

Great service Seeds arrived as promised. Will plant this spring.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Gulf Coast Gardener

Affordable quality seed

I find Everwilde's products to be top notch in quality and value. I haven't yet planted my Tithonia but the packaging is always really nice (and worth recycling) and everythig else I've ever purchased has had a high germination rate. As a sidenote, Tithonia (Mx Sunflower) is one of the best pollinator attracting flowers you can grow. Mine usually re-seeds itself but didn't this year so I'm going to germinate a new colony for the butterflies.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Mexican sunflower seeds

Mexican Sunflower Seed

Ordering was trouble free and product arrived within 3 business days. Very satisfied and a 5?????????? rating. Thank you

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By cbuchanan

Mexican Sunflowers

They are wonderful, grew 8-9 ft. tall, my bee's and the butterflies are crazy for them. Highly recommend them.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Anonymous

Excellent Product , Fast Service

Always quickly shipped, packaged very well. Good product, stellar service.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Cd

Beautiful and easy to grow

Beautiful and easy to grow.
Vibrant orange color. Love it.
It grew to 5 feet tall after 6 weeks transplant into the garden, and flowered after 5-6 weeks transplant.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Ed Volk

On time

Delivered on time

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Greg Welhouse

Photo popular

I rate this flower highly if you like to photograph butterflies, it is also great for planting in mass for boarders. If you like color this is a must.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Pamela Friedman

Received order

I received my seed order in a timely manner in nice packing. Lots of seeds!

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Grace Price

Lovely, lovely!

A great example of the unusual and unique in seeds! I can't wait to see how these seeds develop this Spring. I am amazed at your selection of different seeds and service. Your deliveries are the most prompt that I have received lately! Thank you!

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Clare Davis

Mexican Sunflower

I absolutely have fallen in love with this plant. They attrach every kind of bee and butterfly that you can imagine, and they are beautiful! Mine reached seven feet tall! I plan to plant many more next year. Also, they germinate very readily.....Add them to your garden you will not regret it!!!

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Tamara Castro

fast to germinate

I took a chance ordering these seeds in late August, but I am hoping for some autumn blooms. Seeds germinated only a few days after planting, and now after about 10 days I have some robust seedlings about 2" tall. Looking forward to seeing their blooming faces! Thank you so much for always shipping so fast; my order typically arrives to me about 3 days after placing my order.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Ronald Sorrill

sunflower seeds

Great packing, as described and quick shipping. Thank you

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Tamara Walker

Very Pleased

Oder was filled quickly, very nice packaging and the seend looked very good. I will order my seed from them from now on.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Bill O'Malley

Seed Purchase

First time for these seeds buttery year all seed products I've purchased have been great.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Susan Burton

Such a great deal!

I bought 11 different items from Everwilde and it was such a great deal. Best pricing, quantity, and packaging of any company I have ever dealt with. I do not believe you could go wrong with any product sold by Everwilde.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By TC

No seeds yet????

Ordered my seeds on March 17, today is March 30. Still have not received the seeds.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Troy Waldschmidt

Monarch magnet

The monarchs in my central Illinois garden,will fly past many different flowers, and hit this plant.I plan to keep Mexican sunflowers growing in my garden every year. I had some issues with it being a late bloomer,that could of been due to a really wet spring,but it was in it's full bloom late summer and into late fall for the return migration of monarchs.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By CountyLineOhio

Beautiful

Sown second week in May, first flower emerged late July- During the weeks without rain they held up without being watered albeit the loss of some lower leaves- Even being grown in poor soil some have reached about 5' and the rest about 4' or smaller- Despite varied heights all have buds or blooms- I planted them with cosmos Purity, the vivid orange and pure white creates a striking contrast- They do attract butterflies .. It's the first time I've seen a Monarch in years ..

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By Lazy buttefly gardener

Followup to previous review with funny story

I came to this site to order another pound of mexican sunflower seeds. They have been a big hit wherever they have been planted. The buttefly scientist I work with is a doctoral student at FIU doing his thesis on planting butterfly gardens in schools and measuring the impact on the kids. I bought these seeds the first time on a whim because some northern based bloggers had mentioned them. We are in Miami.
Yesterday the butterfly scientist was here. I had given him a zip lock bag with a lot of mexican sunflower seeds out of my 1 pound package from Everwilde. He had them in his backpack to give out like Johnny Appleseed ,and forgot to remove them before flying abroad. When he returned, U S Customs discovered them and confiscated them. He told me he was so upset he had quite a todo with them about the good seeds, but to no avail. Here I am ordering him his own pound of seeds. Mine have been doing well. I scattered more in my yard. They need staking.

Mexican Sunflower Seeds 5.0
Review By lazy butterfly gardener

Good for a lazy butterfly gardener

I dont know nothin about sunflowers except I was a little reluctant to try them. I bought a pack from Everwilde and scattered a few here and there in sunny parts of my butterfly garden to see what would happen. I am too lazy to plant seeds properly. My butterfly garden is covered with peat moss and pine bark and I just scattered a few, not knowing what would happen. Two of them have come up and begun flowering and they are not only dramatic in appearance, but are attracting butterflies. Another plant is coming up that might be the same. Today the butterfly specialist visited my garden and was so impressed by the look of the mexican sunflowers that he is planning to feature them in the butterfly gardens we are helping construct at schools, hoping the principals who dont like anything will be impressed. These are a great addition to a butterfly garden that has butterflies. You still need host plants for caterpillars.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~2,800 Seeds) $7.09 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $12.12 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $30.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $135.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $240.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $570.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,080.00 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $2,100.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This popular annual is quite tall and quite wide, almost creating a hedge. Flaming orange flowers among the large, velvety leaves attract many butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also super easy to grow, so this plant has it all!
As the name suggests, this bright red sunflower originally comes from Mexico. Gardeners appreciate this plant for its ability to attract flocks of butterflies. In South Africa, its hardy growth has spread to the wild and made it a common wildflower. The genus name "Tithonia" comes Greek mythology and refers to Tithonius, the beloved of Aurora, the goddess of the dawn.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Tithonia rotundifolia Mexican Sunflower seeds in spring, pressing into the surface of the soil. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 1-2 weeks. This plant can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring.

Growing: Water Tithonia rotundifolia seedlings occasionally until they become established; since they need good drainage, mature plants grow well in drought and poor soil. Soil that is too rich and moist will have a negative effect. If planted in a windy location, staking or support may be necessary. Deadhead to prolong the blooming season. This plant will self-seed occasionally in good growing conditions. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the Tithonia rotundifolia Mexican Sunflowers fade, spiky seed heads will develop; gloves may be necessary when handling them. Allow them to begin to dry and turn color. They should be gathered before they begin to crumble and drop their seed. Cut the seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Separate the seed from the husks, and store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Red Sunflower

Latin Name: Tithonia rotundifolia

Species Origin: Introduced US Flower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 2,800

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 60 Inches

Color: Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Cut Flowers

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 22 reviews
5.0

Review By Great product !

Mexican sunflowers !

Excellent price and service !

5.0

Review By Michael

Too early to tell.

Great service Seeds arrived as promised. Will plant this spring.

5.0

Review By Gulf Coast Gardener

Affordable quality seed

I find Everwilde's products to be top notch in quality and value. I haven't yet planted my Tithonia but the packaging is always really nice (and worth recycling) and everythig else I've ever purchased has had a high germination rate. As a sidenote, Tithonia (Mx Sunflower) is one of the best pollinator attracting flowers you can grow. Mine usually re-seeds itself but didn't this year so I'm going to germinate a new colony for the butterflies.

5.0

Review By Mexican sunflower seeds

Mexican Sunflower Seed

Ordering was trouble free and product arrived within 3 business days. Very satisfied and a 5?????????? rating. Thank you

5.0

Review By cbuchanan

Mexican Sunflowers

They are wonderful, grew 8-9 ft. tall, my bee's and the butterflies are crazy for them. Highly recommend them.

5.0

Review By Anonymous

Excellent Product , Fast Service

Always quickly shipped, packaged very well. Good product, stellar service.

5.0

Review By Cd

Beautiful and easy to grow

Beautiful and easy to grow.
Vibrant orange color. Love it.
It grew to 5 feet tall after 6 weeks transplant into the garden, and flowered after 5-6 weeks transplant.

5.0

Review By Ed Volk

On time

Delivered on time

5.0

Review By Greg Welhouse

Photo popular

I rate this flower highly if you like to photograph butterflies, it is also great for planting in mass for boarders. If you like color this is a must.

5.0

Review By Pamela Friedman

Received order

I received my seed order in a timely manner in nice packing. Lots of seeds!

5.0

Review By Grace Price

Lovely, lovely!

A great example of the unusual and unique in seeds! I can't wait to see how these seeds develop this Spring. I am amazed at your selection of different seeds and service. Your deliveries are the most prompt that I have received lately! Thank you!

5.0

Review By Clare Davis

Mexican Sunflower

I absolutely have fallen in love with this plant. They attrach every kind of bee and butterfly that you can imagine, and they are beautiful! Mine reached seven feet tall! I plan to plant many more next year. Also, they germinate very readily.....Add them to your garden you will not regret it!!!

5.0

Review By Tamara Castro

fast to germinate

I took a chance ordering these seeds in late August, but I am hoping for some autumn blooms. Seeds germinated only a few days after planting, and now after about 10 days I have some robust seedlings about 2" tall. Looking forward to seeing their blooming faces! Thank you so much for always shipping so fast; my order typically arrives to me about 3 days after placing my order.

5.0

Review By Ronald Sorrill

sunflower seeds

Great packing, as described and quick shipping. Thank you

5.0

Review By Tamara Walker

Very Pleased

Oder was filled quickly, very nice packaging and the seend looked very good. I will order my seed from them from now on.

5.0

Review By Bill O'Malley

Seed Purchase

First time for these seeds buttery year all seed products I've purchased have been great.

5.0

Review By Susan Burton

Such a great deal!

I bought 11 different items from Everwilde and it was such a great deal. Best pricing, quantity, and packaging of any company I have ever dealt with. I do not believe you could go wrong with any product sold by Everwilde.

5.0

Review By TC

No seeds yet????

Ordered my seeds on March 17, today is March 30. Still have not received the seeds.

5.0

Review By Troy Waldschmidt

Monarch magnet

The monarchs in my central Illinois garden,will fly past many different flowers, and hit this plant.I plan to keep Mexican sunflowers growing in my garden every year. I had some issues with it being a late bloomer,that could of been due to a really wet spring,but it was in it's full bloom late summer and into late fall for the return migration of monarchs.

5.0

Review By CountyLineOhio

Beautiful

Sown second week in May, first flower emerged late July- During the weeks without rain they held up without being watered albeit the loss of some lower leaves- Even being grown in poor soil some have reached about 5' and the rest about 4' or smaller- Despite varied heights all have buds or blooms- I planted them with cosmos Purity, the vivid orange and pure white creates a striking contrast- They do attract butterflies .. It's the first time I've seen a Monarch in years ..

5.0

Review By Lazy buttefly gardener

Followup to previous review with funny story

I came to this site to order another pound of mexican sunflower seeds. They have been a big hit wherever they have been planted. The buttefly scientist I work with is a doctoral student at FIU doing his thesis on planting butterfly gardens in schools and measuring the impact on the kids. I bought these seeds the first time on a whim because some northern based bloggers had mentioned them. We are in Miami.
Yesterday the butterfly scientist was here. I had given him a zip lock bag with a lot of mexican sunflower seeds out of my 1 pound package from Everwilde. He had them in his backpack to give out like Johnny Appleseed ,and forgot to remove them before flying abroad. When he returned, U S Customs discovered them and confiscated them. He told me he was so upset he had quite a todo with them about the good seeds, but to no avail. Here I am ordering him his own pound of seeds. Mine have been doing well. I scattered more in my yard. They need staking.

5.0

Review By lazy butterfly gardener

Good for a lazy butterfly gardener

I dont know nothin about sunflowers except I was a little reluctant to try them. I bought a pack from Everwilde and scattered a few here and there in sunny parts of my butterfly garden to see what would happen. I am too lazy to plant seeds properly. My butterfly garden is covered with peat moss and pine bark and I just scattered a few, not knowing what would happen. Two of them have come up and begun flowering and they are not only dramatic in appearance, but are attracting butterflies. Another plant is coming up that might be the same. Today the butterfly specialist visited my garden and was so impressed by the look of the mexican sunflowers that he is planning to feature them in the butterfly gardens we are helping construct at schools, hoping the principals who dont like anything will be impressed. These are a great addition to a butterfly garden that has butterflies. You still need host plants for caterpillars.