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5 Σεπ 2024 · Female ruby-throated hummingbird at a Mexican sunflower. Bright and vibrant, a Mexican sunflower spices up gardens both with their colorful blooms and through the wildlife they attract.
This exquisite giant grows 3 to 6 feet tall and has huge vibrant orange blooms. It is a butterfly magnet for many species of butterflies. It is also popular for attracting hummingbirds and bees. Mexican Sunflowers are easy to plant; toss the seeds on the ground in a sunny location and water.
22 Ιουν 2023 · Both share the common name “Mexican sunflower,” but the former is orange-to-red in color, and the latter is yellow. Each Mexican sunflower is so closely related that their care is identical. Both are native to Mexico. They’re both great plants for drawing in butterflies, and hummingbirds love them!
25 Μαΐ 2024 · Mexican Sunflowers. Possibly the best nectar flower for attracting both beauties to your garden doorstep. The brilliant orange flowers are tall beacons of light that the pollinators can’t miss. However, the dwarf varieties have not shown similar powers of attraction. Discover More about Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflowers) 4. Milkweed.
Mexican sunflower (Tithonia) is by far the most popular plant for pollinators in my butterfly garden. The hummingbirds, finches, bees, and butterflies constantly fly in and around the flowers of Tithonia, stopping to feed on several. This afternoon, I saw a ruby-throated hummingbird feeding on one of the flowers.
Grow Mexican Sunflowers for their vibrant blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while adding a burst of color to your garden.
It is renowned for its vibrant, large, daisy-like flowers, typically in shades of bright orange or yellow, which bloom from summer until the first frost. These showy blooms, often reaching up to 3 inches in diameter, are a magnet for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.
