Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Sesame
Mexican Hat
In German
Sesam
Mexican Hat
In French
Sésame
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Sésamo
mexican Hat
In Greek
Σουσάμι
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Sésamo
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Sezam
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Sesamae
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pedaliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Mexican Hat
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Mexican Hat. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Sesame and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Mexican Hat season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Sesame and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Sesame and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Sesame and Mexican Hat
Care of Sesame and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done 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 Sesame 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.