Mexican Sunflower

Growing Instructions for Mexican Sunflower

<div class="ExternalClass11589A54A8154B399C48392890F1980E"><h2></h2><h3><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Planting</h3><h4><ul><li>Sow February through April or September through October </li><li>Plant ¼" deep; space 18–24" apart. </li></ul></h4><h3>Sun</h3><h4><ul><li>Full sun; thrives in heat, no shade needed. <br></li></ul></h4><h3>Water<br></h3><h4><ul><li>Water moderately; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. <br></li></ul></h4><h3>Soil</h3><h4><ul><li>Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils <br></li></ul></h4><h3>Care<br></h3><h4><ul><li>Fast growing; may reach 4–6 ft. <br></li><li>Deadhead to encourage more blooms. <br></li></ul></h4><h3>Bloom<br></h3><h4><ul><li>Flowers appear 60–90 days after planting. </li><li>Attracts pollinators and butterflies.</li></ul></h4></div>

Behold the Mexican sunflower. A common garden shrub, its blooms are anything but and can come in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, or red. Enjoy the punchy beauty of these marigold-like flowers. Colors will vary.

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