Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Mulga
Mexican Hat
In German
Mulga
Mexican Hat
In French
Mulga
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Mulga
mexican Hat
In Greek
mulga
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Mulga
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Mulga
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Mulga
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Mexican Hat season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat
Care of Mulga Tree and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and 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. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.