Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Western Asia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-10
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
Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
HEMEROCALLIS 'Ruby Stella' PPAF
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Daylily, Ruby Stella Daylily
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Hydrangea
In German
Mexican Hat
Hortensie
In French
Mexican Hat
Hortensia
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Hortensia
In Greek
Mexican Hat
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Hortensja
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Ruby Stella Daylily season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Ruby Stella Daylily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ruby Stella Daylily height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Ruby Stella Daylily flower color: Yellow green and Dark Red
- Ruby Stella Daylily leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily
Care of Mexican Hat and Ruby Stella Daylily 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 Ruby Stella Daylily pruning is done 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 Ruby Stella Daylily needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.