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
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Red Currant
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Red Currant
In German
Mexican Hat
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Mexican Hat
Groseille
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Grosella
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Groselha
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Red Currant
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Red Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Red Currant Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Red Currant are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Red Currant
Care of Mexican Hat and Red Currant 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 Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
