Mexican Hat
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Also known as Mexican Hat, Red-spike Mexican Hat, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Prairie Coneflower, Long-headed Coneflower, Thimbleflower
Ratibida columnifera is a charming, upright, plant that typically reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet. You can spot it flourishing from Alberta to Minnesota and all the way down to Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mexico, with the Great Plains being its favorite home.
In the summer, it graces us with blooms that feature a long, narrow center disk and delightful drooping yellow rays at the base. Its leaves are pinnately lobed, adding to its unique charm. The dark brown center disks have a delightful resemblance to the crown of a slender sombrero, a nod to the plant's alternate name, the Mexican hat.
Tea from leaves and stalks has been used for stomach ache and pain in side. Tea from the flowers has been used for headache. Boiled leaves and stems have been used as wash for snakebite and poison ivy.
It’s quite resilient, tolerating drought, light shade, and even somewhat poor soils, though it prefers to avoid moist, heavy clay.
Height: 1’-3’
Spread: 1’-1.5’
Bloom: June-September
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 4-9
Origin: Texas, North America
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
