Mexican Hat Wildflower Seed
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Mexican Hat is a distinctive wildflower native to North America, prized for its unique appearance and adaptability. Mexican Hat flowers have an unusual appearance, featuring cone-shaped, drooping centers surrounded by reflexed, yellow or reddish-brown petals. The cone-shaped central disc gives the flower a hat-like appearance, hence the common name "Mexican Hat."
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- Botanic Name: Ratibida columnifera
- Application or Use: Ornamental, Conservation, Habitat
- Germination Time: 10 - 14 days, under optimal conditions; seeds may lay dormant for years prior to germination
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 2 - 3 feet
- Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results, adaptable to both sun and partial shade.
- Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators.
- When to Plant: See instructions tab.
Typically, Mexican Hat plants grow to heights of about 1 to 3 feet. They have slender stems that bear the distinctive flowers.
These wildflowers bloom from late spring through summer, showcasing their eye-catching flowers. The blooms can last for several weeks and are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant's foliage consists of deeply lobed, basal leaves that are green and slightly hairy, contributing to the plant's overall appeal.
Mexican Hat thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It's relatively drought-tolerant and can adapt to various soil types. The flowers of Mexican Hat are attractive to pollinators, making them beneficial additions to gardens supporting local wildlife.
Mexican Hat is often used in wildflower gardens, prairies, and naturalized areas for its unique flowers and adaptability to diverse growing conditions. Once established, Mexican Hat is relatively low-maintenance and doesn't require much care beyond regular watering during dry spells.
Mexican Hat is valued for its distinctive and charming flowers, its attractiveness to pollinators, and its adaptability, making it an appealing choice for those seeking unique and low-maintenance wildflowers for their gardens or natural landscapes.
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Climate Zone(s)
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Coated or Raw
Raw
Fertilizer
Varies
GMO
No
Ideal pH
5.5 - 7.5
Inoculant Needed
No
Life Cycle
Perennial
Overseeding Rate
1 oz per 1,000 square feet
Seeding Depth
1/8 - 1/4 inch
Seeding Rate
2 - 3 lbs per acre
When to Plant
Spring & Fall
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Wildflower Planting Time Based on Region:
Southeast
- Fall, Winter: Sowing wildflowers in Fall/Winter is the ideal time in the Southeast, with October 1 – December 31 being the best dates. The weather is ideal for starting seeds, and seedlings can grow and harden off before frost.
- Spring: A good time to plant wildflowers, especially annual species that flower quickly. Plant after the last frost date when soil temperatures have warmed to around 55°F, typically occurring within a month or so after the final frost of winter; this ensures the seeds can germinate properly without being affected by cold weather.
- Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Southwest
- Fall: A good time to plant spring wildflowers in the desert Southwest. Fall's cooler temperatures and seasonal rains help seeds germinate. In the mountains, you can plant after spring frosts.
- Winter: In areas that get snow, winter seeding can give seeds an advantage in the spring.
- Spring: A popular time to plant wildflowers in most states. You can plant after the last frost and when the soil temperature is at least 55°F. In warmer climates, you can plant at the end of the rainy season.
- Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Northeast
- Fall, Winter: The best time to plant wildflowers in the Northeast is in late fall, after the first frost but before heavy snow. This is known as dormant seeding and can take place from November to December. Cold temperatures and damp soil during the winter help wildflower seeds germinate.
- Spring: Plant in early spring, after the ground has thawed and soil temperatures reach around 55-65°F. This is a popular time to plant wildflowers because it's typically rainier, which helps water seedlings.
- Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Midwest
- Fall, Winter: Plant in late fall (November–December) after the first frost. The seeds will overwinter and germinate in the spring. Fall planting is a good option for cooler climates and can give the seeds an early start in the spring.
- Spring: Plant in early spring (April–May) after the last frost when the soil temperature is consistently above 55°F. Spring is a popular time to plant because the soil is usually moist from rain, and you can see the wildflowers grow right away.
- Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Western
- Fall, Winter: Plant in late fall (November–December) after the first frost. The seeds will overwinter and germinate in the spring. Fall planting is a good option for cooler climates and can give the seeds an early start in the spring.
- Spring: Plant in early spring (April–May) after the last frost when the soil temperature is consistently above 55°F. Spring is a popular time to plant because the soil is usually moist from rain, and you can see the wildflowers grow right away.
- Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Pacific Northwest
- Fall, Winter: Plant in late fall (November–December) after the first frost. The seeds will overwinter and germinate in the spring. Fall planting is a good option for cooler climates and can give the seeds an early start in the spring.
- Spring: Plant in early spring (April–May) after the last frost when the soil temperature is consistently above 55°F. Spring is a popular time to plant because the soil is usually moist from rain, and you can see the wildflowers grow right away.
- Summer: In cooler zones with higher elevation, you can plant wildflowers in late spring to early summer, after the risk of frost has passed. You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Mexican Hat Wildflower Seed
Mexican Hat is a distinctive wildflower native to North America, prized for its unique appearance and adaptability. Mexican Hat flowers have an unusual appearance, featuring cone-shaped, drooping centers surrounded by reflexed, yellow or reddish-brown petals. The cone-shaped central disc gives the flower a hat-like appearance, hence the common name "Mexican Hat."
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Mexican Hat is a distinctive wildflower native to North America, prized for its unique appearance and adaptability. Mexican Hat flowers have an unusual appearance, featuring cone-shaped, drooping centers surrounded by reflexed, yellow or reddish-brown petals. The cone-shaped central disc gives the...
Mexican Hat is a distinctive wildflower native to North America, prized for its unique appearance and adaptability. Mexican Hat flowers have an unusual appearance, featuring cone-shaped, drooping centers surrounded by reflexed, yellow or reddish-brown petals. The cone-shaped central disc gives the flower a hat-like appearance, hence the common name "Mexican Hat."
Product Information
Botanic Name: Ratibida columnifera
Application or Use: Ornamental, Conservation, Habitat
Germination Time: 10 - 14 days, under optimal conditions; seeds may lay dormant for years prior to germination
Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
Height: 2 - 3 feet
Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results, adaptable to both sun and partial shade.
Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators.
When to Plant: See instructions tab.
Typically, Mexican Hat plants grow to heights of about 1 to 3 feet. They have slender stems that bear the distinctive flowers.
These wildflowers bloom from late spring through summer, showcasing their eye-catching flowers. The blooms can last for several weeks and are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant's foliage consists of deeply lobed, basal leaves that are green and slightly hairy, contributing to the plant's overall appeal.
Mexican Hat thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It's relatively drought-tolerant and can adapt to various soil types. The flowers of Mexican Hat are attractive to pollinators, making them beneficial additions to gardens supporting local wildlife.
Mexican Hat is often used in wildflower gardens, prairies, and naturalized areas for its unique flowers and adaptability to diverse growing conditions. Once established, Mexican Hat is relatively low-maintenance and doesn't require much care beyond regular watering during dry spells.
Mexican Hat is valued for its distinctive and charming flowers, its attractiveness to pollinators, and its adaptability, making it an appealing choice for those seeking unique and low-maintenance wildflowers for their gardens or natural landscapes.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
Climate Zone(s)
Transition Zone
Warm Season
Coated or Raw
Raw
Fertilizer
Varies
GMO
No
Ideal pH
5.5 - 7.5
Inoculant Needed
No
Life Cycle
Perennial
Overseeding Rate
1 oz per 1,000 square feet
Seeding Depth
1/8 - 1/4 inch
Seeding Rate
2 - 3 lbs per acre
When to Plant
Spring & Fall
Instructions
For more info on planting instructions and tips for the best results – check out our Warranty & Planting Information here!
Wildflower Planting Time Based on Region: Southeast Fall, Winter: Sowing wildflowers in Fall/Winter is the ideal time in the Southeast, with October 1 – December 31 being the best dates. The weather is ideal for starting seeds, and seedlings can grow and...
Wildflower Planting Time Based on Region:
Southeast
Fall, Winter: Sowing wildflowers in Fall/Winter is the ideal time in the Southeast, with October 1 – December 31 being the best dates. The weather is ideal for starting seeds, and seedlings can grow and harden off before frost.
Spring: A good time to plant wildflowers, especially annual species that flower quickly. Plant after the last frost date when soil temperatures have warmed to around 55°F, typically occurring within a month or so after the final frost of winter; this ensures the seeds can germinate properly without being affected by cold weather.
Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Southwest
Fall: A good time to plant spring wildflowers in the desert Southwest. Fall's cooler temperatures and seasonal rains help seeds germinate. In the mountains, you can plant after spring frosts.
Winter: In areas that get snow, winter seeding can give seeds an advantage in the spring.
Spring: A popular time to plant wildflowers in most states. You can plant after the last frost and when the soil temperature is at least 55°F. In warmer climates, you can plant at the end of the rainy season.
Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Northeast
Fall, Winter: The best time to plant wildflowers in the Northeast is in late fall, after the first frost but before heavy snow. This is known as dormant seeding and can take place from November to December. Cold temperatures and damp soil during the winter help wildflower seeds germinate.
Spring: Plant in early spring, after the ground has thawed and soil temperatures reach around 55-65°F. This is a popular time to plant wildflowers because it's typically rainier, which helps water seedlings.
Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Midwest
Fall, Winter: Plant in late fall (November–December) after the first frost. The seeds will overwinter and germinate in the spring. Fall planting is a good option for cooler climates and can give the seeds an early start in the spring.
Spring: Plant in early spring (April–May) after the last frost when the soil temperature is consistently above 55°F. Spring is a popular time to plant because the soil is usually moist from rain, and you can see the wildflowers grow right away.
Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Western
Fall, Winter: Plant in late fall (November–December) after the first frost. The seeds will overwinter and germinate in the spring. Fall planting is a good option for cooler climates and can give the seeds an early start in the spring.
Spring: Plant in early spring (April–May) after the last frost when the soil temperature is consistently above 55°F. Spring is a popular time to plant because the soil is usually moist from rain, and you can see the wildflowers grow right away.
Summer: You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
Pacific Northwest
Fall, Winter: Plant in late fall (November–December) after the first frost. The seeds will overwinter and germinate in the spring. Fall planting is a good option for cooler climates and can give the seeds an early start in the spring.
Spring: Plant in early spring (April–May) after the last frost when the soil temperature is consistently above 55°F. Spring is a popular time to plant because the soil is usually moist from rain, and you can see the wildflowers grow right away.
Summer: In cooler zones with higher elevation, you can plant wildflowers in late spring to early summer, after the risk of frost has passed. You can plant wildflower seeds in the summer, but the hot sun can dry out the soil and stress your seedlings. Summer is a good time to plant quick-growing annual wildflowers.
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Mexican Hat Wildflower Seed
Mexican Hat is a distinctive wildflower native to North America, prized for its unique appearance and adaptability. Mexican Hat flowers have an unusual appearance, featuring cone-shaped, drooping centers surrounded by reflexed, yellow or reddish-brown petals. The cone-shaped central disc gives the flower a hat-like appearance, hence the common name "Mexican Hat."
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