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  • Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat)
  • Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat) single bloom
  • Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat) sale size at The Old Dairy Nursery
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Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat)
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat) single bloom
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat) sale size at The Old Dairy Nursery

Mexican hat

Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima

Vibrant red-brown petals edged in gold droop from a prominent central disk that resembles a sombrero. This fun plant blooms from summer through fall and looks best when massed in a sunny border. Attractive seed heads extend the season of interest into winter and are a boon to the birds.

Zones: 4 to 9
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Deciduous Perennial
Height: 12 to 36 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Average, Dry To Medium, Well-drained
Bloom Time: July to October
Native Range: Alberta to Minnesota south to Arkansas, New Mexico and Mexico

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
image credits

Ali McEnhill, The Old Dairy Nursery

Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat)
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat) single bloom
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima (Mexican hat) sale size at The Old Dairy Nursery

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