Mexican hat
Ratibidapeduncularis

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ratibida (ruh-TIB-ih-duh)
Species: peduncularis (pee-dun-kew-LAIR-iss)

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored