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Tithonia sp.
Tithonias have rough, hairy leaves on tall, vigorous plants. Shorter varieties are now available that will stay approximately 4 feet tall. The flowers are single and up to 3 inches in diameter. The color is a deep orange-red, even though there is now a variety with chrome-yellow flowers.
Yard in Tombstone Arizona.
Butterflies and bees were all over this plant.
Spotted on Nov 4, 2012
Submitted on Nov 20, 2012
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