Life Span
Perennial
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
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light 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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do Not over Water
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
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
Not Available
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
शकरकंद
In German
Mexican Hat
Palmlilie
In French
Mexican Hat
Yucca
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Yucca
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Yucca
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
iúca
In Polish
Mexican Hat
yucca
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Yucca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
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 Yuca
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Yuca season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Yuca Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Yuca are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Yuca
Care of Mexican Hat and Yuca 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 Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.