Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Apache'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Blackberry
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
ब्लैकबेरी
Mexican Hat
In German
Brombeere
Mexican Hat
In French
la mûre
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Mora
mexican Hat
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Amora preta
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Jeżyna
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Etiam
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rubeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackberry and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Blackberry and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Blackberry and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackberry season is Summer and Mexican Hat season is Summer. The type of soil for Blackberry is Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Blackberry and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Blackberry and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blackberry and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Blackberry flower color: White
Blackberry leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Blackberry and Mexican Hat
Care of Blackberry and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blackberry 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.