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Mexican Hat Ratibida, also known as Ratibida columnifera, is a striking perennial flower native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. This plant, often referred to as the "Mexican Hat" due to its distinctive flower shape, has a rich history in native gardens and landscapes. The plant is characterized by its unique, cone-shaped flowers with reddish-brown, drooping petals that resemble a sombrero hat, which contrast beautifully with its bright yellow center. Mexican Hat Ratibida typically reaches maturity in about 70 to 90 days, blooming from mid-summer to fall. The plants exhibit a robust, upright growth habit, growing to heights of 18 to 24 inches, and have a bushy, branching structure. They thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making them well-suited for xeriscaping and dry garden environments. With their eye-catching appearance, resilience, and extended blooming period, Mexican Hat Ratibida adds vibrant color and interest to gardens and native plant landscapes.
The Prairie Coneflower Ratibida is a beautiful meadow wildflower that produces an abundance of beautiful, vibrant yellow petals. This breathtaking variety is known for growing wild in the plains states. The Prairie Coneflower gets its name for its yellow petals surrounding tall cones. This flowering plant produces light-green foliage that creates a beautiful backdrop for the textured blooms.
The pretty blossoms of Yellow (Coneflower) consists of bright skirts of hard to find yellow daisy-like petals surrounding a brown bristly center. This variety's deep taproot allows the coneflower to survive in very dry conditions, but it is also happy in humus-rich garden soil and full sun. The Yellow Coneflower is visited by nectar seeking butterflies in June and small seed eating birds in the fall.
