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Tithonia diversifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is commonly known as the tree marigold, [2] Mexican tournesol, Mexican sunflower, Japanese sunflower or Nitobe chrysanthemum.
20 lis 2013 · Meet Tithonia diversifolia: Also known as “Mexican sunflowers” or “tree marigolds,” these knock-out flowers are 15 – 20′ tall. They’re massive. I grow these as “nutrient accumulators,” cutting them 3-4 times a year and throwing the stems and leaves around plants and trees that need feeding.
16 paź 2023 · If you are looking for a fast-growing plant that will attract beneficial insects to your garden, choose a Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia). With the ability to skyrocket upward of 6 feet tall in a single growing season, this annual plant is easy to grow and add cheerful color to the garden.
4 mar 2024 · Mexican sunflowers and common sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are both tall, sun-loving annual flowers that tolerate dry and poor soils. Common sunflowers usually have larger blooms, sometimes larger than 12 inches in diameter, and many varieties also have edible seeds.
This is TITHONIA DIVERSIFOLIA, native to Mexico and Central America, but planted throughout the world's tropics. As such, it's known by many English names, including Mexican Sunflower, Tree Marigold, and Mexican Tournesol.
The Mexican Sunflower is a tall, bushy annual boasting large, bright orange-yellow, daisy-like flowers and coarse, heart-shaped leaves, creating a striking presence in gardens with its vivid and showy blooms. Native: It originates from Mexico and Central America.
16 mar 2022 · Mexican sunflower is a vigorous perennial flowering plant. In optimal conditions, this flower can reach from 4 to 6 feet (120-180 cm) in height with a spread of 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm). Its foliage consists of large, hairy, heart-shaped, occasionally lobed, and light green to dark green leaves.
