Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Asia
Types
Not Available
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Heals cracked skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Garden Peony
In German
Mexican Hat
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
Mexican Hat
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Garden Peony
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Garden Peony
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dilleniales
Family
Asteraceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Garden Peony
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Garden Peony season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Garden Peony Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Garden Peony are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Mexican Hat and Garden Peony
Care of Mexican Hat and Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.