Lake Valley, Tithonia Torch, Mexican Sunflower
- Seed Depth: 1/2³ (13mm)
- Spacing: 1³ (3cm)
- Sprouts In: 5-10 days
- Thinning: 24³ (30cm)
- Sow in a location with full sun and average, well-drained soil in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep young plants evenly moist and well weeded until established.
- Plants can withstand considerable drought once established, but might not grow to full height.
Lake Valley- Tithonia Torch, Mexican Sunflower
Butterflies will flock to tithonia’s bright orange blossoms. This tall, bushy plant is very drought and heat resistant and can grow into a thick hedge in a single season. Very easy to grow. It won an All America Selections award in 1951.
