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Helianthus speciosus
Also called Red Sunflower, Sunflower, Mexican Sunflower, Mexican Marigold, Red Mexican Sunflower, Clavel De Muerto
Helianthus speciosus is a small Mexican sunflower, native to Michoacán, with red ray florets and yellow centres, reaching about 45 cm. It is grown for its long-blooming late-summer flowers and needs full sun and well-drained soil.
Helianthus speciosus is a Mexican species of sunflower in the family Asteraceae, called the showy Mexican sunflower. It is native to the state of Michoacán in western Mexico.
Helianthus speciosus has 3-lobed leaves and a large flowering head with red ray florets and yellow disc florets. The plant grows to a height of approximately 18 inches (1 1/2 feet or 45 cm).
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