Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
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
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Squirrels
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Mexican Hat
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Mexican Hat
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
mexican Hat
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat
Care of Southern Magnolia and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.