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    • Photo of Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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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

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    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.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    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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    Ratibida pinnata

    aka Grey Headed Coneflower, Prairie Coneflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ratibida pinnata flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Ratibida columnifera

    aka Ratibida columnaris, Dwarf Mexican Hat, Grey Headed Coneflower, Red Hats, Upright Prairie Coneflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ratibida columnifera flower by Alan Lorence
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