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
Brazil
Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lance shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Raintree
In German
Mexican Hat
raintree
In French
Mexican Hat
raintree
In Spanish
mexican Hat
raintree
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Raintree
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Raintree
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Raintree
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Raintree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Raintree
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Raintree season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Raintree Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Raintree are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Raintree
Care of Mexican Hat and Raintree 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 Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.