Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
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
By seashore, sandy seeps, Woodlands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Requires very 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ILEX x attenuata 'Savannah'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In German
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In French
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Savannah Holly
mexican Hat
In Greek
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Savannah Holly
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Savannah Holly
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Asterales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savannah Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Savannah Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savannah Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Savannah Holly height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Savannah Holly flower color: White
Savannah Holly 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 Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat
Care of Savannah Holly and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savannah Holly pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Requires very 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 Savannah Holly 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.