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
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
पेकॉन
In German
Mexican Hat
Pekannuss
In French
Mexican Hat
Pacanier
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Pecan
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Pecan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Juglandales
Family
Asteraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Pecan
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Pecan season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Pecan Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Pecan are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Pecan
Care of Mexican Hat and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.