Fantastic red Tithonia !!!!!
Fundamentals
Directly similar to daisy relatives (Asteraceae) this genus involves numerous species of bushy annuals, perennials and shrubs indigenous to Mexico and Central The united states. Typically with massive, brightly colored daisy-like flowers on thick stems.
Mexican sunflower, T. rotundifolia, is a vigorous, drought tolerant heat time yearly that is quick to increase in the ornamental garden. It is the most typical ornamental a person you can uncover.
The crops develop 4-6 toes tall with a large central stalk and a fairly gangly branching habit. The foliage and stems are included with a tender downy fuzz, and the underside of the leaves are hairy.
Bouquets are generated from mid-summer time until frost. The solitary flowers are borne on hollow peduncles (flower stems). Finest to location them absent from a windy place.
The bouquets are attractive to a huge wide variety of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, and can also be made use of as cut flowers. Quite a few pollinators take a look at which include bumblebee, lengthy horned bee, wild bees, syrphid fly, monarch butterfly and tiger swallowtail.
Loved by pollinators !
Simply because of its tall stature Use tithonia at the again of borders and beds as a backdrop for shorter plants. More substantial usually require to be staked to stay upright – specially later on in the time. It has few pest troubles and does most effective in entire sunshine in perfectly-drained soil.
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It is an incredible decorative plant ! Beautiful flowers in the NYC warmth and humidity – all summer time extensive. What is not to adore.
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Post written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA
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