Mexican Sunflower
Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) is a heat-loving annual with bold, fuzzy foliage and brilliant, daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. Special Features Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; heat tolerant, fast growing, and easy to grow from seed. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage causes root rot; improve drainage and avoid overwatering. Rich soil or excess fertilizer produces […]
Black-Eyed Susan Orange
A robust, short-lived perennial often grown as an annual, with large golden-yellow to orange-yellow daisies and dark brown centers. Best treated as a seasonal flowering plant in Phoenix. Special Features Attracts pollinators; seed heads feed birds. Excellent cut flower; may self-sow, though seedlings may differ from the parent cultivar. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and […]