Botanical Name: Ratibida columnaris
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Common Name: Mexican Hat  
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Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Mexican hat is a tough, drought tolerant, sun-loving perennial that thrives in nearly any well-drained soil. It grows about 18 to 20 inches tall and wide, though sometimes as tall as 30 inches. The deeply recurved flower petals are a russet to maroon red with yellow tips (though sometimes they are entirely red, or entirely yellow), and are topped by a prominent central disc, the entire effect reminiscent of the old hats worn during Mexican fiestas. Use in meadow or naturally-styled landscapes. Blooms June to July, and sometimes later. Foliage is finely cut and ferny, with a strong aroma when crushed.