Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Central America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In German
Mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In French
Mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Gomphrena
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Gomphrena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Gomphrena
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Gomphrena season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Gomphrena Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Gomphrena are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Gomphrena
Care of Mexican Hat and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.