(Tithonia Rotundifolia) These brilliant orange beauties love the heat and attract a host of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Large masses of blooms are produced all season. Tolerant of heat, drought and poor soil. Annual.
AAS award winner in 1951.
Quantity: 25 Seeds
Growing:
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before average last frost. Sow outdoors 1-2 weeks after average last frost. Requires light to germinate. Press seed into soil surface, do not cover, keep moist.
Seed saving instructions for Tithonia rotundifolia:
1. Allow the flowers to fully mature on the plant until they begin to dry and turn brown.
2. Cut the spikey seed heads from the plant using pruners.
3. Lay the seed heads out in a warm, dry location to finish drying completely.
4. Wearing gloves, gently crush and rub the heads to release the seeds. Lightly blow on the seeds to remove the chaff.
5. Store in a cool, dry location.
ABOUT OUR SEEDS:
• Non-GMO
• US grown
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated
• Tested regularly to ensure they meet the highest germination standards
• Include full, detailed growing instructions
All of our seeds are professionally packed in ecofriendly resealable, full color packets made from recycled content and printed with vegetable-based ink (see photos). (No plastic ziploc bags!)
