Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Green, Purple
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
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, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Blue Ash
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Mexican Hat
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Mexican Hat
In French
usine Blue Ash
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
mexican Hat
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Blue Ash and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Blue Ash and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Blue Ash and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and Mexican Hat
Care of Blue Ash and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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.