Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Windmill Palm
In German
Mexican Hat
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Mexican Hat
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Windmill Palm season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm
Care of Mexican Hat and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.