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
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Dark 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Mexican Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Mexican Hat and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.