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
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Black Currant
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Black Currant
In German
Mexican Hat
Black Currant
In French
Mexican Hat
groseille noire
In Spanish
mexican Hat
negro Grosella
In Greek
Mexican Hat
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
groselha-preta
In Polish
Mexican Hat
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
nigrum currants
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Black Currant
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Black Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Black Currant Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Black Currant are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Black Currant
Care of Mexican Hat and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.