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
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not Available
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
संतरा
In German
Mexican Hat
Mandarine
In French
Mexican Hat
mandarine
In Spanish
mexican Hat
mandarina
In Greek
Mexican Hat
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
tangerina
In Polish
Mexican Hat
mandarynka
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Tangerine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Tangerine
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Tangerine season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Tangerine Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Tangerine are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Tangerine
Care of Mexican Hat and Tangerine 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 Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.