Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Clay, Loam
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Moisture, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
ABIES alba
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Silver Fir
In German
Mexican Hat
Weißtanne
In French
Mexican Hat
Argent sapin
In Spanish
mexican Hat
abeto blanco
In Greek
Mexican Hat
ελάτης
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
prata Fir
In Polish
Mexican Hat
srebrna Jodła
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
aBIES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Silver Fir
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Silver Fir season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Silver Fir Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Silver Fir are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Silver Fir
Care of Mexican Hat and Silver Fir 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 Fir 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 Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.