Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Rhinitis
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Gardenia
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Gardenia
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Gardenia
In German
Mexican Hat
Gardenie
In French
Mexican Hat
Gardénia
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Gardenia
In Greek
Mexican Hat
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
gardênia
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Gardenia
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Gardenia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Gardenia
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Gardenia season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Mexican Hat and Gardenia Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Gardenia are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Gardenia
Care of Mexican Hat and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.