This perennial to small shrub has upright spreading branches that form a straggly habit. It has lobed, oblong dark green leaves and the daisy-like bright yellow flowers appear during late summer. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Tithonia diversifolia is naturally found from Mexico to Central America growing in scrubland in well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

The Japanese Sunflower is grown for its flowers and is planted in borders in small or sub-tropical gardens. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 1 to 2 years, but naturalises easily and is a major weed problem in some countries. In its native region the plant is used in perennial borders for small or cottage gardens. ID 2403

Tithonia (tee-th-o-NEE-ah) diversifolia (dee-ver-see-FOL-ee-ah)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)