Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
चेरी मिर्च
Mexican Hat
In German
Kirsche Pfeffer
Mexican Hat
In French
cerise Pepper
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
cereza de la pimienta
mexican Hat
In Greek
Cherry πιπέρι
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
cereja pimenta
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Cherry Pieprz
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Cherry Pepper
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Pepper is Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Pepper is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat
Care of Cherry Pepper and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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.