Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Rhinitis
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Arjuna
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Mexican Hat
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Mexican Hat
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Mexican Hat
arjuna
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Arjuna Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree
Care of Mexican Hat and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.