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
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Mexican Hat
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Mexican Hat
Echte Kamille
In French
Mexican Hat
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Mexican Hat
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Ratibida
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and German Chamomile
Season and care of Mexican Hat and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and German Chamomile season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and German Chamomile Physical Information
Mexican Hat and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and German Chamomile are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and German Chamomile
Care of Mexican Hat and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.