Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Papyrus
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
can go long without fertilizers
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
dwarf papyrus
In German
Mexican Hat
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Mexican Hat
papyrus nain
In Spanish
mexican Hat
papiro enano
In Greek
Mexican Hat
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
papiro anão
In Polish
Mexican Hat
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Mexican Hat and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.