Life Span
Perennial
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
North America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-7
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
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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
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Juniperus scopulorum season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Mexican Hat and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.