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  1. Tithonia
  2. Also called mexican sunflower
  3. (Tithonia)
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  5. Three- to 4-inch, sunflower-like blossoms on 4-foot-tall plants.  Orange-red flowers with light centers.
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  7. Soil and Light
  8. Drought resistant.  All soil types.  Full sun.
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  10. Planting
  11. Sow 4 to 6 weeks early inside, or outside after frost danger.
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  13. Comments
  14. Use bushy plants as temporary hedges.  Grows quickly in hot weather.
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