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
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
2-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Silver Birch
In German
Mexican Hat
Weißbirke
In French
Mexican Hat
Silver Birch
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Silver Birch
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Silver Birch
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Silver Birch
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Silver Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Silver Birch Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Silver Birch are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Silver Birch
Care of Mexican Hat and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.