Add striking color and resilience to your garden with Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), an heirloom flowering plant known for its distinctive cone-shaped blooms and drought-tolerant growth. These seeds grow into hardy perennials ideal for garden beds, borders, rockeries, and wildflower meadows. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers that thrive in dry conditions while attracting pollinators.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Mexican Hat (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright perennial
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Height: 60–90 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Red, yellow, or bronze petals with dark central cone
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Blooming Season: Late spring through summer
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
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Water Requirements: Low; highly drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Very low; minimal pruning required
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Optional soaking in lukewarm water for 6–12 hours can improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 20–25°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, or rockeries spaced 30–40 cm apart.
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Care: Minimal maintenance required; drought-tolerant and resilient once established.
