Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
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
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Elliptic, toothed
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, 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
Whiteflies
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Chinese lantern
In German
Mexican Hat
Lampionblume
In French
Mexican Hat
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Chinese Lantern season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern
Care of Mexican Hat and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.