***Nectar Plant for Monarchs and other Butterflies***
***Hummers are attracted to it also***
Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Tithonia (ti-THO-nee-a)
Species: rotundifolia (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-uh)Cultivar: Yellow Torch
Category:
Annuals
Height:
48-60 in. ***Pinch back to make bushier and to help prevent staking***Spacing:
36-48 in.
Hardiness:
Not Applicable (Annual)
*** This Plant Will Live In Any Zone From Spring Until Frost ***
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer to Frost ***Deadhead to Prolong Bloom Time***
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 7.8
Available:
Early/Mid May
Pot Size:
Quart
'Yellow Torch' Mexican Sunflower t. rotundifolia Quart Pot
Deadhead to Prolong Bloom Time.
Pinch back to help prevent having to stake it.
Do not over-fertilize