Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Abutilon
Mexican Hat
In German
Abutilon
Mexican Hat
In French
Abutilon
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Abutilon
mexican Hat
In Greek
Abutilon
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Abutilon
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Abutilon
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Abutilon and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Abutilon and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Abutilon and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Abutilon and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Mexican Hat
Care of Abutilon and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.