Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Prunus virginiana
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Mexican Hat
In German
Chokecherry
Mexican Hat
In French
Chokecherry
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Chokecherry
mexican Hat
In Greek
Chokecherry
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Chokecherry
Mexican Hat
In Latin
chokecherry
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Chokecherry and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Chokecherry and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color:
Chokecherry leaf color:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Chokecherry and Mexican Hat
Care of Chokecherry and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches 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 Chokecherry 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.