Mexican Hat, Ratibida Seeds

Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 500 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 70-90
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Ratibida columnaris

Mexican Hat, Ratibida Seeds

Mexican Hat Ratibida, also known as Ratibida columnifera, is a striking perennial flower native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. This plant, often referred to as the "Mexican Hat" due to its distinctive flower shape, has a rich history in native gardens and landscapes. The plant is characterized by its unique, cone-shaped flowers with reddish-brown, drooping petals that resemble a sombrero hat, which contrast beautifully with its bright yellow center. Mexican Hat Ratibida typically reaches maturity in about 70 to 90 days, blooming from mid-summer to fall. The plants exhibit a robust, upright growth habit, growing to heights of 18 to 24 inches, and have a bushy, branching structure. They thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making them well-suited for xeriscaping and dry garden environments. With their eye-catching appearance, resilience, and extended blooming period, Mexican Hat Ratibida adds vibrant color and interest to gardens and native plant landscapes.
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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 500 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 70-90
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Ratibida columnaris

Product Details

Weight

0.01

Depth

0.15

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

15-24"

Botanical Name

Ratibida columnaris

Seed Type

Seed

Additional Characteristics

Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Birds, Extended Blooms

Seeds Per Gram

2,713

Seeds Per Pound

1,230,000

Packet

500 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/8"

Seeds Per Ounce

76,875

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Life Cycle

Perennial

Sow Method

Transplant

Categories

Flowers

Days To Maturity (# Days)

70-90

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Ratibida

Ratibida is a perennial native to many parts of North America and is closely related to Rudbeckia. Ratibida can reach 60 inches in height and blooms with petals drooping downward and has dark green foliage.

Before Planting: Ratibida can be directly sown or started indoors. If started indoors, seeds require vernalization, which is wrapping planted pots in plastic and then placing them in the refrigerator for a week.

Planting: Direct sow seeds in May or early June. Space them 12 to 24 inches apart in the garden.

Watering: When watering, avoid getting water on the leaves of the plant.

Fertilizer: Ratibida doesn’t require a lot of fertilizer and one dose in the fall months should be enough for the plant.

Days to Maturity: Ratibida will bloom from mid-summer to fall.

Harvesting: If keeping Ratibida in a vase, snip the leaves off the stem to prevent mildew.

Tips: Ratibida can be susceptible to powdery and downy mildew, fungal spots and leaf smut. To prevent this, mulch around the plants and only water in the mornings.

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