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Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima
Also Known As
- Ratibida columnifera var. pulcherrima
- Mexican Hat
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima plant details
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chocolate and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: chocolate and red blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This rare, somewhat curious & yet striking perennial bears, from June thru September, a great profusion of showy 2” reddish-brown “Mexican Hat” flowers. Fast, carefree, & easy to grow in ordinary or even POOR SOIL, it looks good in both wild & composed gardens & makes a very fun cut flower. To 3’ high & 1.5’ wide.
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Gardening facts about Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima plant
How to Grow Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- chocolate
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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