Mexican Hat (Ratibita columnifera 'Red')

Mexican Hat Prairie Coneflower

Mexican Hat is the mahogany-red colored form of Prairie Coneflower that blooms from mid-summer into fall. A good naturalizing wildflower. This drought tolerant plant is easy to establish and naturalizes readily so you can grow your own stand of wildflowers. 'Mexican Hat' is a heavy bloomer, with a mature plant producing hundreds of flowers with distinctive mahogany-red petals edged in yellow.

Plant Characteristics

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Hardiness Zone: 4
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Height: 18-36 inches
• Width: 12-18 inches
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Color: Red, yellow
• Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
• Attributes: Attracts pollinators, deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant once established, native to Colorado.

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*Please be aware that planting perennials out of season can increase the risk of the plant not surviving or thriving and may not look identical to the picture shown. Perennials are dormant during the winter months and are more susceptible to stress and damage when planted out of season.*