Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Purple, Black
  
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
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Subulate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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 lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Humidity, Light Frost
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Rhinitis
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
  
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
Mexican Hat
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
  
Cornus
  
In German
Mexican Hat
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Mexican Hat
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
mexican Hat
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
Mexican Hat
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
Mexican Hat
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Ratibida
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Pagoda Dogwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Mexican Hat and Pagoda Dogwood 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 Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.