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A genuine heat lover, Mexican sunflower sets the dog days of summer ablaze with sizzling 3" orange flowers. A large, multi-branching and imposing plant for the back of the border, it tolerates infertile soil, drought, and neglect. Lovely mixed with purple grass, and absolutely stunning next to purple flowers.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Mexico and Central America
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall
Variety Info: 3" wide, fiery orange, daisy-like flowers with golden centers.
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Thinning: When 2"–3" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
- William W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 20, 2026Tithonia
I’ve planted these the last two summers and they are prolific bloomers up until frost. Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds love it plus goldfinches will eat the seed heads of the spent flowers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 24, 2026Hey William,
We're so stoked to hear that your Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds have been such prolific bloomers for you two summers in a row! It's awesome that they're thriving all the way until frost and bringing so much life to your garden with butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and goldfinches all stopping by. That's exactly what we love to see! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Bethany S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 15, 2026Fan Favorite
I love them, my husband loves them, my friends and family love them. The pollinators have been going nuts for these. I will definitely be planting these again!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 17, 2026Hey Bethany,
We're so stoked to hear that your Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds have been such a huge hit with everyone! It's awesome that you, your husband, friends and family are all loving them, and we're thrilled the pollinators have been going absolutely wild for them. That's exactly what we love to see! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community, and we can't wait to see what happens when you plant them again! Keep on growing 🌻
- Allysha M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 12, 2026Not the prettiest girl in the garden but the pollinators adore her
These get tall and very bushy. At first I was like I'm never going east again but after seeing some of the pollinators enjoy them. I think I have to make a special patch in my garden just for them. The orange on them is pretty stunning but they do take up a lot of room.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 17, 2026Hey Allysha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We love hearing that the pollinators are enjoying these beauties so much! It sounds like they've won you over despite their size, and that's exactly what we like to see. The fact that you're planning a special patch just for them is awesome - they clearly made an impression. We appreciate your feedback about how tall and bushy they get, and that stunning orange really does sound like a showstopper. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
- MicheleVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 4, 2026Beautiful!
These start out slow-zone 6b- then boom! They explode in growth and blooms. Most are around 4 feet tall. The one pictured is an over achiever, 7+ feet tall!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 5, 2026Hey Michele,
We're so thrilled to hear about your amazing success with the Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! The fact that they exploded into growth and blooms after that slow start in zone 6b is awesome, and we love that you ended up with plants around 4 feet tall - with that one over achiever reaching 7+ feet! That's incredible and definitely shows what these beauties are capable of. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for being such a dedicated gardener. Keep on growing 🌻
- Jennifer J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 31, 2026Wonderful!
I started some of these seeds indoors in January and planted them out in April. They plants are not over five feet tall and attract tons of bumble bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. I direct sowed the rest of the seeds and they did great too. I like starting them inside because they bloom quicker. Can't recommend these enough!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 31, 2026Hey Jennifer,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! Starting them indoors in January and seeing them bloom quicker is such a smart growing strategy, and we love that your plants are attracting tons of bumble bees, butterflies and hummingbirds - that's exactly what these beauties are all about! It's also awesome that your direct sown seeds did great too, giving you even more options for how to grow them. Thanks for sharing your Torch Mexican Sunflower growing success with us and for being such an enthusiastic gardener! Keep on growing 🌻
