Tithonia rotundifolia 'Yellow Torch'
- Product number: 558304
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Latin: Tithonia rotundifolia, also known as T. speciosa
A plant that captures many hearts! An unusual, defining garden plant: 100-120 cm tall, beautifully branched, and with a good summer, continuously produces beige-yellow flowers. Open flower with 12 ray florets and pollen-rich disc florets, attracting many insects: bees, butterflies, etc. Deer leave this plant alone.
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Latin: Tithonia rotundifolia, or also T. speciosa
Dutch: Mexicaanse Zonnebloem / Toorts
Also known as: T. speciosa
English: Mexican Sunflower
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- Flower colour: Beige-yellow flowers with 12 ray florets and pollen-rich disc florets
- Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Tithonia rotundifolia, also known as T. speciosa
- Dutch: Mexican Sunflower / Torch
- Also known as: T. speciosa
- English: Mexican Sunflower
