Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
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, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
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, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Mexican Hat
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
फर्न पाइन
In German
Mexican Hat
Fern Pinien
In French
Mexican Hat
pin Fern
In Spanish
mexican Hat
pino helecho
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
pinho Fern
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Fern sosna
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Fern pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Afrocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Fern Pine
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Fern Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Fern Pine Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Fern Pine are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Fern Pine
Care of Mexican Hat and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.