Mexican Hat

Mexican Hat

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican Hat is an erect, hairy, clump-forming native perennial forb that typically grows to 1 to 3 feet tall. It is a fast-growing wildflower that is not fussy about soils and is easy to grow from seeds. Mexican Hat works wonderfully in a naturalized setting or meadow. It’s drought tolerant, but if it has some moisture, the bloom season will last longer. The Mexican Hat flower is a great source of nectar for beneficial insects, and is deer resistant. The Mexican Hat plant grows best in full sun and prefers very hot, dry locations. It is helpful to divide or thin out Mexican Hat plants every few years to maintain their vigor. Blooms mid-summer and into the fall.