Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Desert, Semi arid 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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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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
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In German
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In French
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In Spanish
mexican Hat
candelabro
In Greek
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In Polish
Mexican Hat
candelabro
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
candelabro
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Candelabro
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Candelabro season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Mexican Hat and Candelabro Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Candelabro are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Candelabro flower color:
- Candelabro leaf color:
Care of Mexican Hat and Candelabro
Care of Mexican Hat and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.