Melinda Myers

Mexican Hat

Botanical Name

Ratibida columnifera

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

9

Height

2 to 3 feet

Width

18 inches

Flowers

Summer: bright yellow, red or red rimmed with yellow drooping ray petals surrounding 1 to 2 inch long conical disk

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained, dry to medium

Planting & Care

• Drought tolerant
• Suitable for prairie or meadow gardens
• Divide in spring

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Red Midget - red orange ray petals rimmed in yellow