Ratibida columnifera

Also called:

Mexican Hat

Red-spiked Mexican hat

Prairie coneflower

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Asteraceae

Deciduous

Herbaceous Plant, Perennial

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Central North America- great plains

Flower:

Yellow

Blooms from :

May

to:

Oct

The head has yellow drooping ray flowers and and disc florets that are red/brown and protrudes 1/2-2" above the rays

Foliage:

Green

Leaves 5-6" long, pinnately lobed

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Height:

2-3'

Spread:

Growth Rate:

Fast Growing

Native Habitat:

Prairies, plains, savannas

Soil Needs

Well drained calcareous

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description:

Food