Field guide plate · click to zoom
Mexican Sunflower
Tithonia rotundifolia
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called red sunflower
Bees visit the abundant nectar- and pollen-rich flowers from mid-summer until frost. Tall, vigorous plants produce numerous orange-red blooms that provide late-season forage. Hollow stems may require staking in exposed sites.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
Reported nearby
No reports nearby in the last 14 days.
Sign in to report this plant blooming nearby.