Ratibida (Ratibida Columnifera Mexican Hat) - Mexican Hat is a fast-growing wildflower that is not fussy about soils & is easy to grow from Ratibida seeds. The flowers are showy & have a unique look! The blooms are sombrero-shaped, with red to yellow petals drooping down, & a central brownish red cone. Ratibida Mexican Hat works wonderfully in a naturalized setting or meadow. It’s drought tolerant, but if it has some moisture, the bloom season will last longer. The Mexican Hat flower is a great source of nectar for beneficial insects, & the Ratibida plants are deer resistant. Season: Perennial Height: 12 - 36 inches Bloom Season: Summer to early fall Bloom Color: Red & yellow Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2 Deer Resistant: Yes Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days Light Required: Yes Depth: 1/8 inch The Mexican Hat plant grows best in full sun & prefers very hot, dry locations. It is helpful to divide or thin out Mexican Hat plants every few years to maintain their vigor. Blooms mid-summer & into the fall & puts on a beautiful show! Mexican Hat - 400 Seeds Ratibida Columnifera Prairie Coneflower Drought Tolerant Plant
