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Item Number: SWF146

Mexican Hat (pack)

Mexican Hat (pack)

Beautiful Low-Water Wildflower

Mexican Hat - Ratibida columnifera

Perennial Open Pollinated. This drought tolerant wildflower is an excellent cut flower for summer gardens. Easy to establish from seed and naturalizes to create a meadow look. Beautiful short grass prairie perennial that will expand its clump. Used by Native people for a host of medicinal purposes. Blooms second spring from seed. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms in summer
Attracts: Attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds
Soil: Needs gritty, well drained soil
Native: N. American Plains
USDA Zone: 3-9
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 3-7 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-36"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Light Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 769

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Description

Mexican Hat - Ratibida columnifera

Perennial Open Pollinated. This drought tolerant wildflower is an excellent cut flower for summer gardens. Easy to establish from seed and naturalizes to create a meadow look. Beautiful short grass prairie perennial that will expand its clump. Used by Native people for a host of medicinal purposes. Blooms second spring from seed. Pack covers approximately 10 sq ft if broadcast.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms in summer
Attracts: Attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds
Soil: Needs gritty, well drained soil
Native: N. American Plains
USDA Zone: 3-9
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Days to Germinate: 3-7 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"-36"
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Light Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 769

Peaceful Valley brand wildflower seeds are all non-GMO.
Buy with confidence and plant the best!

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Good for Naturalizing
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Somewhat Drought Tolerant
  • Wildflower

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Red
Growth Habit : Low Growing
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Loosen the top two inches of soil. Mix seed with 10 parts vermiculite. Broadcast this mix over the area to be planted. Compress soil and lightly cover with compost or straw.

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Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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