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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Though not as commonly grown as some summer bedding plants such as petunias or marigolds, the Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifolia, is a useful plant for adding height to displays, standing up to 1.8m tall. The bright orange flowers appear from late summer to early autumn and last well when cut for the vase.

Sow Tithonia rotundifolia seed in mid- to late spring. Wait until all danger of frosts has passed before planting out in a sunny, well-drained spot in the garden. Protect young plants from slugs and snails.

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Tithonia and wildlife

Tithonia is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Tithonia poisonous?

Tithonia has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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