Mexican Hat Seeds Ratibida columnaris
- Tall, heirloom perennial with colorful blooms
- Adaptable and drought-tolerant with bi-colored Summer blooms
- Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Mexican Hat Seeds
Wow – a truly colorful coneflower variety! Its name is quite telling. Mexican Hat is an intriguing wildflower that is particularly suited to inhospitable terrain. Plant Mexican Hat seeds in full sun.
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Fast Facts
Name: Mexican Hat Seeds Botanical Name: Ratibida columnaris Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: Tall wildflowers with green, leafy stems topped by blooms resembling a sombrero wotj oblong centers and accents of yellow and red petals. Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Cut Flower Garden, Container Garden Color: Red, Yellow Blooms: Summer Plant Height: Up to 36 inches Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inches Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Hardiness Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Mexican Hat
When to Plant Mexican Hat Seeds
Mexican Hat can be sown directly in late Fall, after the first killing frost. Especially for climates with a more mild winter, Mexican Hat seeds can be sown outdoors as soon as the threat of frost has passed, when the soil is cool to the tough, but still workable. Mexican Hat seeds can also be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the threat of frost has passed in the Spring, after cold stratifying your seeds beforehand for one week.
Where to Plant Mexican Hat Seeds
Choose a location that gets Full Sun exposure, and experiences warm temperatures through the season. Mexican hat can grow in nearly any type of soil, even low-fertility, drier soils. Just ensure your soil is well-draining, as too much moisture will cause Mexican hat to experience root rot.
How to Plant Mexican Hat Seeds
Sow seeds directly onto the surface of the soil, and firmly compress. Do not cover, as Mexican hat seeds require sunlight in order to germinate.
How to Care for Mexican Hat
Mexican hat requires minimal care. If experiencing exceptionally dry conditions, water manually if the edges of flowers or foliage start to get dried out. Otherwise, this variety can be cut down after the foliage has died back. Clear away any debris, and this variety will return the next season.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
Review
Love These Flowers
I had never seen these flowers before but instantly fell in love with them, esp after reading they took little care. I ordered them, planted them and they took off like crazy when warm weather hit. The foliage on them are very pretty too, in addition to the flower. I look forward to many more years of these. Thanks, Eden Brothers!
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Great Flower!
We live in North Texas, where Mexican Hats are common to see on the roadside. We bought a couple pounds to plant at a nearby public park. Two years later we were blown away at how many were blooming. I imagine even more will be on display this summer. Seeds are as small as a pinhead, so just throw them where you want them to bloom. Another great product from Eden Brothers. Hands down the best place to buy wildflower seeds!
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