Mexican Hat

Ratibida Columnifera

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Overview

The Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnifera, is a captivating perennial noted for its distinctive sombrero-shaped, yellow to reddish-brown blooms with a prominent central cone. Thriving in USDA zones 3-9, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet. Preferring full sun and well-draining soil, it exhibits drought tolerance and attracts pollinators, enhancing naturalistic and prairie-style gardens. Its long blooming season spans from early summer to fall.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — is a captivating perennial noted for its distinctive sombrero-shaped

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — yellow to reddish-brown blooms with a prominent central cone

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Preferring full sun and well-draining soil

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — it exhibits drought tolerance and attracts pollinators

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — enhancing naturalistic and prairie-style gardens

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Its long blooming season spans from early summer to fall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — is a captivating perennial noted for its distinctive sombrero-shaped

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — yellow to reddish-brown blooms with a prominent central cone

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-9, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Preferring full sun and well-draining soil

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — it exhibits drought tolerance and attracts pollinators

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — enhancing naturalistic and prairie-style gardens

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Its long blooming season spans from early summer to fall

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — is a captivating perennial esteemed for its distinctive flower shape that resembles a sombrero

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — making it a striking addition to prairie gardens

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — or perennial borders.<br><br>Preferring full sun and well-drained soil

Mexican Hat (Ratibida Columnifera) — Ratibida columnifera thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9

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