Mexican Hat (1/4 lb)

Mexican Hat is a striking native wildflower that adds height, color, and movement to prairie-style and pollinator-friendly gardens. Recognized by its tall central cone and drooping red and yellow petals, this unique bloom is not just visually interesting—it also plays an important role in supporting beneficial insects. A member of the coneflower family, Mexican Hat thrives in full sun and poor, dry soils, making it suited to naturalized landscapes, xeriscaping, and wildflower meadows. Its heat and drought tolerance suits dry garden sites in arid and temperate climates.

These prairie wildflower seeds establish quickly and bloom from late spring through summer, returning year after year in most regions. Deer resistant and highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and native pollinators, Mexican Hat is a useful addition in any biodiverse planting. Whether grown on its own or blended into a larger wildflower mix, this plant adds upright texture and bold, cheerful color to the garden. Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera) is well-suited for roadside restoration, habitat projects, or simply enhancing your home garden with a touch of the untamed prairie.

Mexican Hat – Ratibida columnifera
Perennial Wildflower. Distinctive yellow and red petals surround a tall, dark cone for a sombrero-like effect. Tolerates poor soils and heat with ease.

Did You Know? The plant's unique shape inspired its nickname, “Mexican Hat,” due to its resemblance to a traditional sombrero.

Soil Temperature: 65–75°F
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Germination: 7–21 Days
Height At Maturity: 24–36 inches
Days To Maturity: 70–90 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12–18 inches
Approx Seeds per Pack: 300,000 Seeds (approx. in 1/4 lb)

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