Mexican Hat

Eastern Redbud

About Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud

Mexican Hat

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2525

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-6

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RATIBIDA columnifera

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Mexican Hat

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Mexican Hat

Eastern Redbud

In German

Mexican Hat

OstRedbud

In French

Mexican Hat

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

mexican Hat

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Mexican Hat

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Mexican Hat

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Mexican Hat

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Mexicanus Hat

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Fabales

Family

Asteraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Ratibida

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1410

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud. Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Hat does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud

Care of Mexican Hat and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.