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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs watering once a week, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Mexican Hat
Crapemyrtle
In French
Mexican Hat
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Ratibida
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle
Care of Mexican Hat and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.