Mexican Sunflower 'Torch' – Brilliant Scarlet-Orange Blooms, 50+ Seeds! Bring a burst of fiery color to your garden with Tithonia rotundifolia 'Torch'! ?? Also known as the Mexican Sunflower, this stunning ornamental plant boasts brilliant scarlet-orange blooms measuring 7-9 cm (3-4 inches) in diameter, resembling dahlia flowers. Its lush, velvety foliage and multi-branching habit ensure a continuous floral display from midsummer until the first frost. ?? ? Why You’ll Love Tithonia ‘Torch’! ? Drought Heat Tolerant – Thrives in hot, dry conditions! ???? ? Easy to Grow – Perfect for beginners and low-maintenance gardens! ?? ? Butterfly Magnet – Attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators! ?? ? Deer Resistant – Deer won’t bother your plants! ?? ? Fast-Growing Long-Lasting Blooms – Enjoy flowers from July to frost! ??? ? Growing Information: Height: Grows up to 90-120 cm (3-4 ft) in gardens but can reach 180 cm (6 ft) in warmer climates. Sun Requirements: Full sun ?? (best performance in bright, sunny locations). Soil Needs: Adapts to average or poor soil with good drainage. No need for rich soil! Watering: Drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering. ? ? Sowing Instructions: Indoors: Start seeds in February-April for early blooms. Germinates in 10 days at 60-65F (15-18C). Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost in well-drained soil. Germinates in 1-3 weeks. ? ? Perfect for: ? Cottage Gardens | ? Flower Beds | ?? Wildflower Gardens | ? Pollinator Habitats ? Mexican Origins Mythology: Native to Mexico, Tithonia was named after Tithonus, a figure from Greek mythology loved by Aurora, the goddess of dawn. ? ? Add a fiery touch to your garden with Tithonia 'Torch'! Order now and enjoy a spectacular summer bloom! ??