Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Grass
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
mexican Hat
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Hat
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.