Mexican Hat

Juniper

About Mexican Hat and Juniper

Mexican Hat

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

25170

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-104-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

7-1

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

A2, A3, 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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Blue Violet, Purple

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RATIBIDA columnifera

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Mexican Hat

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

Mexican Hat

Aaraar

In German

Mexican Hat

Wacholder

In French

Mexican Hat

Genévrier

In Spanish

mexican Hat

Juniperus

In Greek

Mexican Hat

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

Mexican Hat

Jałowiec

In Polish

Mexican Hat

Juniperus

In Latin

Mexicanus Hat

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Asterales

Pinales

Family

Asteraceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Ratibida

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

1467

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican Hat and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Hat and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Mexican Hat and Juniper. Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns and Juniper doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Hat does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Juniper has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican Hat and Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Juniper

Season and care of Mexican Hat and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Juniper season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mexican Hat and Juniper Physical Information

Mexican Hat and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Juniper are as follows:

Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Mexican Hat and Juniper

Care of Mexican Hat and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.