Yellow Torch Sunflower Seeds (Mexican Sunflower)
 
Tithonia rotundifolia
 
Yellow Torch is a bold, fast-growing Mexican Sunflower prized for its brilliant golden-yellow blooms, towering presence, and incredible pollinator activity. Held high on tall, sturdy stems, the flowers glow in summer heat and bring instant energy to gardens, meadows, and wildlife plantings. This variety is especially loved for its long bloom season and dramatic scale,  it doesn’t whisper, it announces.
 
In warm climates, Yellow Torch is famous for producing copious nectar, and when grown in mass, the blooms can release a distinct honey-like scent during peak flowering, especially in full sun and heat. The flowers are magnets for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, often producing so much pollen and nectar that pollinators and gardeners leave dusted in gold. It’s messy, exuberant, and alive in the best possible way.
 
Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant once established, and incredibly easy to grow from seed, Yellow Torch is ideal for anyone who wants big plants, big flowers, and nonstop garden life.
 
Growing Information
 
Botanical Name: Tithonia rotundifolia
Common Names: Yellow Torch, Mexican Sunflower
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 4–6+ feet
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils
Hardiness: Grown as an annual in USDA Zones 3–13
Bloom Time: Summer through fall
Growing Instructions
When to Plant: After last frost or direct sow once soil is warm
Seed Prep: No stratification required
Sowing Depth: ¼–½ inch deep
Germination Temperature: 70–85°F
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
Notes: Thrives in heat; avoid rich soil to prevent excess foliage and fewer blooms
 
Why Gardeners Love Yellow Torch
 
Massive, glowing yellow flowers
Tall, dramatic plants
Exceptional pollinator magnet
Can produce a warm, honey-like scent in hot climates
Easy, fast, and wildly rewarding to grow
 
This is for approx 25 seeds
 
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