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Mexican Hat Seeds

Ratibida columnaris

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This native perennial boasts gorgeous, deep red petals edged in bright yellow. Mexican Hat is drought-tolerant and thrives in any sunny spot.

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Description

Also called “Red Prairie Coneflower”, this perennial is native to North American plains, ranging from Canada to Mexico. It tolerates dry conditions and will grow almost anywhere, as long as there is plenty of sun!

Planting & Care

Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions

  1. Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a
    spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
  2. Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
  3. Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
  4. We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
  5. Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer

Life Cycle

Perennial

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Dried Flowers
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Seed Coverage

1/4 lb covers 1,089 sq ft
1 lb covers 4,355 sq ft

Mature Height

12-36" tall

Soil Type

  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Life Cycle

Perennial

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Non-GMO

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

Yes

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

Yes

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