A
genuine heat lover the Mexican Sunflower sets the dog days of summer
ablaze with her sizzling orange daisies. Tolerates infertile soil,
drought, and neglect. Very easy for new gardeners and children. This
plant is attractive to bees, butterflies (especially the elegant
swallowtails) and/or birds.
Grows up to 6’ tall and 4’ wide
making it a great annual hedge. The leaves and stems are covered with
soft downy fuzz. They make excellent cut flowers and
there is an abundance of daisy flowers so that you can cut many for
bouquets and have numerous flowers remaining on the plant for the
wildlife.
Sow seeds after all chance of frost has
past. Requires light to germinate, press seed lightly onto soil surface
or cover with just a dusting of soil. Plant 1” apart. Germination takes
10-15 days. Thin 24" apart when plants are 2-3" tall.
Packet contains ˝ teaspoon Mexican Sunflower Seeds,
approximately 100
seeds.
Here is a really neat video we
found that really shows the Mexican sunflowers beauty. At first the
butterfly is landing on butterfly weed then he flies over to the Mexican
Sunflowers so you have to watch for a few seconds before you will see
the Mexican Sunflower. |
Millington
Seed packets come complete with growing instructions
on each packet. The seeds are in small reusable
Zippit bags.
