Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe
Types
Not Available
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-7
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Mexican Hat
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Mexican Hat
céleri chou
In Spanish
mexican Hat
apio col
In Greek
Mexican Hat
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
aipo couve
In Polish
Mexican Hat
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage
Care of Mexican Hat and Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage 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 Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.