Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Terrestrial
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Loam, Sand
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In German
Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In French
Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Gomphrena
mexican Hat
In Greek
Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Gomphrena
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Gomphrena
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Gomphrena and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Gomphrena and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Gomphrena and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena and Mexican Hat
Care of Gomphrena and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.