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, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Mediterranean region
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Less fertilizing
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Avoid during Pregnancy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Dill
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
डिल प्लांट
In German
Mexican Hat
Dill Pflanze
In French
Mexican Hat
Dill usine
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Dill Planta
In Greek
Mexican Hat
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Dill roślin
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Dill
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Dill season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Dill Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Dill are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Dill
Care of Mexican Hat and Dill 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 Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.