Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Mexican Hat
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Mexican Hat
In French
Rocket Dame
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
mexican Hat
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Hat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: 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 Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat
Care of Dame's Rocket and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.