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Common Name: Mexican Hat
Scientific Name: Ratibida columnifera forma pulcherrima
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wildflower plantings
~Reclamation projects
~Ornamental
Height: 1-2 feet
Colors: Red and yellow petals
Flowering Season: Summer
Soil Types: Medium to coarse textures, well-drained soils
Tolerances: Drought, weak acid and saline and moderate alkali
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 10 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 0.5 - 1 lb/ acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 730,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall Spring
Planting Depth: 1/8 inches
Stratification Requirements: Store in freezer, stratify at 40 degrees for 9 weeks
*** This seed is pre-stratified and should remain in the freezer until planted.
Description
Mexican Hat wildflowers are known for their unique and striking appearance, as well as their hardiness and adaptability. They bloom in summer with showy, deep red petals with yellow tips drooping from a cone-shaped center. They are native to North America, and they are commonly found in fields, meadows, and prairies across the continent.
Mexican Hat grows best on medium to coarse texture well drained soils and likes full-sun. They have low to medium water requirements and are drought-tolerant once established.
Mexican Hat is also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and birds will eat its seeds, making them a great choice for those looking to support local wildlife. The plant is low maintenance and bloom for long period of time. The seeds are most commonly used in wildflower plantings.
***This seed is pre-stratified and should remain in the freezer until planted.
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=RACO3
NRCS Plant Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_raco3.pdf
Photos by: Patrick Alexander and Skyler Ewing
