Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
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Types
Ratibida columnifera
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Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
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 flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Ranunculus
In German
Mexican Hat
Ranunkel
In French
Mexican Hat
Ranunculus
In Spanish
mexican Hat
ranúnculo
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Ranunculus
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Ranunculus season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Ranunculus Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Ranunculus are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Mexican Hat and Ranunculus
Care of Mexican Hat and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.