{"product_id":"tithonia-diversifolia-4-live-rooted-cuttings-mexican-sunflower-fast-growing-chop-drop-mulch-pollinator-magnet","title":"Tithonia Diversifolia 4 Live Rooted Cuttings - Fast Growing Mexican Sunflower for Pollinators \u0026 Mulch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your garden with 4 live-rooted cuttings of \u003cem\u003eTithonia diversifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Mexican Sunflower. This herbaceous perennial is a fast-growing, versatile plant that reaches 6-10 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, making it ideal for creating instant privacy screens or vibrant floral displays. Known for its bright yellow-orange blooms, it attracts a variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds from summer through frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive rooted cuttings (5+ inches with multiple buds) for quicker establishment compared to seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces hundreds of pollinator-friendly flowers throughout the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions as a soil builder with deep roots that mine nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought resistant and thrives with minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose use as a hedge, living mulch through chop-and-drop, or ornamental plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and heat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTithonia diversifolia thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and can be grown as an annual in other zones. It prefers full sun exposure with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily and grows well in poor to average, well-draining soils. The plant grows rapidly, reaching 5-10 feet in a single season, and blooms continuously from summer until frost. Its chop-and-drop capability allows gardeners to use the plant material as free mulch, enhancing soil health and moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46926183006407,"sku":"sku-50099262980384","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/images_195a95f6-0185-42d4-b014-7e77e774d689.png?v=1785472674","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/tithonia-diversifolia-4-live-rooted-cuttings-mexican-sunflower-fast-growing-chop-drop-mulch-pollinator-magnet","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}