Pinkroot

Mexican Hat

About Pinkroot and Mexican Hat

Pinkroot

Mexican Hat

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-83-10

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Analgesic

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

RATIBIDA columnifera

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Mexican Hat

In Hindi

pinkroot

Mexican Hat

In German

Spigelia

Mexican Hat

In French

Spigelia

Mexican Hat

In Spanish

Spigelia

mexican Hat

In Greek

Spigelia

Mexican Hat

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Mexican Hat

In Polish

Spigelia

Mexican Hat

In Latin

Spigelia

Mexicanus Hat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Asterales

Family

Loganiceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Spigelia

Ratibida

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6014

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Mexican Hat. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat

Season and care of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.

Pinkroot and Mexican Hat Physical Information

Pinkroot and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat

Care of Pinkroot and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Pinkroot 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.