Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Ray
Disk
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Grassland, riparian zones, Roadsides
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
0-6
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Average, Rich, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average, Rich, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
TITHONIA 'Fiesta Del Sol'
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Fiesta del Sol Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन सूरजमुखी
Bluewings
In German
mexikanische Sonnenblume
Bluewings
In French
Mexican sunflower
Bluewings
In Spanish
girasol mexicano
Bluewings
In Greek
Μεξικού ηλιέλαιο
Bluewings
In Portuguese
girassol mexicano
Bluewings
In Polish
meksykański słonecznika
Bluewings
In Latin
Mexicanus HELIANTHUS
Bluewings
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Applicable
Magnoliopsida
Family
Acanthaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower
Season and care of Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Sunflower season is Summer and Fall and Wishbone Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wishbone Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wishbone Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower Physical Information
Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Sunflower height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower are as follows:
Mexican Sunflower flower color: Orange Red
Mexican Sunflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower
Care of Mexican Sunflower and Wishbone Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.