Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
12-11
  
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
  
22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
  
Gold, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Brown, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Subulate
  
Tubular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Rhinitis
  
Itchiness, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
  
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
  
Common Name
Mexican Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
In German
Mexican Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
In French
Mexican Hat
  
Bougainvilliers
  
In Spanish
mexican Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
In Greek
Mexican Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
In Polish
Mexican Hat
  
Bugenwilli
  
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
  
Bougainvillea
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Asterales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Nyctaginaceae
  
Genus
Ratibida
  
Bougainvillea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Bougainvillea season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea
Care of Mexican Hat and Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.