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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
4-12
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Mexican Hat
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Mexican Hat
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
mexican Hat
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Mexican Hat
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Poblano Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper
Care of Mexican Hat and Poblano Pepper 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 Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.