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
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Mexican Hat
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Mexican Hat
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
mexican Hat
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Mexican Hat and Caesar Siberian Iris 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 Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.