Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Water deeply about once a week
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, 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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Tree Mallow
In German
Mexican Hat
Baum Mallow
In French
Mexican Hat
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
mexican Hat
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Mexican Hat
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Mallow
In Polish
Mexican Hat
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Tree Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow
Care of Mexican Hat and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.