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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Red Buckeye
In German
Mexican Hat
Red Buckeye
In French
Mexican Hat
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
mexican Hat
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Mexican Hat
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye
Care of Mexican Hat and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.