Mexican Hat

Botanical Name

Ratibida columnifera

Min Zone

Max Zone

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

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