Life Span
Perennial
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
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
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, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In German
sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In French
sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
sweetshrub
mexican Hat
In Greek
sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In Polish
sweetshrub
Mexican Hat
In Latin
sweetshrub
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat
Care of Sweetshrub and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sweetshrub 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.