{"product_id":"tithonia-torch-mexican-sunflower-seeds-fiery-orange-blooms","title":"Tithonia Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds, Fiery Orange Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTithonia Torch Mexican sunflower seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow tall, branching annual plants covered in fiery red-orange blooms that draw butterflies and bring late-summer color to the garden. Commonly called Mexican sunflower, this plant is \u003cem\u003eTithonia rotundifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, not a true sunflower in the \u003cem\u003eHelianthus\u003c\/em\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorch reaches about 4 to 6 feet tall in full sun. It handles Kansas heat and dry stretches well once established and works beautifully at the back of a flower bed, along a garden edge, or as a loose summer screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after frost when the soil has warmed to about 70°F. Barely cover the seed because light helps germination. Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart. Germination typically takes 10 to 14 days in warm soil. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which can make tall plants with fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lot is labeled at 85% germination and was tested in September 2026. Choose 50 or 100 seeds per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Kansas planting timing and soil preparation, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/how-to-grow-sunflowers-in-kansas-a-zone-6b-growing-guide\"\u003esunflower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Tithonia prefers warmer soil than true sunflowers, so wait until the ground is thoroughly warm before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":67936998817981,"sku":"APP-SEED-FLW-TITH-TORCH-50","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":67936998850749,"sku":"APP-SEED-FLW-TITH-TORCH-100","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/0335\/5581\/files\/tithonia-torch-01-bloom-closeup.png?v=1792783297","url":"https:\/\/autumnprairiepumpkins.com\/products\/tithonia-torch-mexican-sunflower-seeds-fiery-orange-blooms","provider":"Autumn Prairie Pumpkins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}