Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, 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
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Purple
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
False Indigo
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Mexican Hat
In German
falsches Indigo
Mexican Hat
In French
faux Indigo
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
mexican Hat
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Mexican Hat
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Mexican Hat
In Latin
falsum indicum
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Mexican Hat
Season and care of False Indigo and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
False Indigo and Mexican Hat Physical Information
False Indigo and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Mexican Hat are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of False Indigo and Mexican Hat
Care of False Indigo and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.