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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"
- 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 🌻
- Nancy S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 2, 2026Torch Sunflowers Every Year
I have been planting your Torch Sunflower seeds every year for at least ten years. They are bee and butterfly magnets. Very easy to grow and bloom early in the season. Bright orange adds a nice pop of color to my garden .
EGEpic GardeningJun 3, 2026Hey Nancy,
Wow, ten years of Torch Mexican Sunflower loyalty - you're absolutely amazing! We love hearing how they've become such reliable bee and butterfly magnets in your garden year after year. That bright orange pop of color combined with early blooms sounds like the perfect combination for any garden. It's customers like you who make growing these beauties so rewarding! Thanks for sharing your incredible Torch sunflower success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JannealVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 14, 2026The beautiful Torch Mexican Flower
It blooms the most beautiful orange flowers. I live in Jamaica; that’s located in the Caribbean- Zone 13 and it held up in the heat quite well. Definitely one of my garden staples going forward
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJan 19, 2026Hey Janneal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they're producing such beautiful orange flowers for you! It's amazing to hear from a gardener in Zone 13 in Jamaica - what an incredible growing environment! We're so excited that these sunflowers are holding up so well in that Caribbean heat and that they've earned a spot as one of your garden staples going forward. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Shirley R.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 26, 2025Beautiful, Intense Color
I love the intense color of these multi-branching sunflowers! I look out my window on an overcast morning in late October to see 6 fiery blooms glowing like torches--even though this is only planted in a small (~8") pot!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerEGEpic GardeningOct 28, 2025Hey Shirley,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "6 fiery blooms glowing like torches" on an overcast morning in late October is exactly what we love to hear about Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds - and we absolutely love that you're getting such incredible "intense color" and multi-branching performance even in just a small 8" pot!
Wow, what perfect timing for your late-season blooms! There's nothing quite like those vibrant orange-red flames that seem to light up the garden even on the gloomiest days - and the fact that you're getting such impressive multi-branching action in container growing really shows how adaptable and rewarding these beauties can be!
"Glowing like torches" is such a perfect description - that's exactly the kind of fiery, eye-catching display that makes Torch Mexican Sunflowers so special for creating those stunning focal points that just keep delivering color and brightness well into fall! Your container growing success and late-season blooming experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how vibrant and productive Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds can be for creating those amazing torch-like displays that brighten up any space!
Keep on growing 🌻️
