Mexican Hat
Ratibida columnifera
Pronunciation: ra-ti-BI-da co-lum-NI-fera
SKU #06971
| Description | A colorful addition to natural looking, easy-care borders. The drooping, deep red, gold-trimmed petals and columnar center have the effect of a Mexican sombrero. A native to the Midwestern United States, perfectly at home in dry land prairie meadows, and native gardens. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Upright habit; quickly reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A super addition to the perennial border. Spot into sunny mixed plantings for fiery color. A perfect choice for the native and wild garden, particularly in the dryland prairie meadow. Integrates very well with southwestern natives and xeriscape gardens. A nectar source for wildlife and butterfly gardens. |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Scotch Broom (Cytisus); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care | Grows easily in average to lean, well-drained soils. Avoid heavy, wet clay. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hottest regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new spring growth. |
|---|
| Lore | Native Americans created a medicinal tea of this plant's stems and leaves to relieve skin pain and snakebites. |
|---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
Buy Online
We cannot currently ship this product to your zip code.
Buy Locally
No Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode
About Us
Monrovia grows beautiful plants for every region
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.