Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
North America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-8
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
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
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Fall Phlox
In German
Mexican Hat
fall phlox
In French
Mexican Hat
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Fall Phlox
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Fall Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox
Care of Mexican Hat and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.