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Grow a cheerful and iconic native wildflower with Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), named for its distinctive tall central cone surrounded by drooping red, yellow, or bronze petals. This hardy perennial prairie plant brings movement, texture, and vibrant color to natural landscapes from early summer through fall.
Mexican Hat is exceptionally easy to grow and thrives in prairies, meadows, native gardens, pollinator habitats, and wildflower plantings. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while birds enjoy the seeds later in the season. Highly adaptable and drought tolerant once established, this plant is perfect for low-maintenance and restoration plantings.
You will receive:
✔️ 250 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, native species
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mexican Hat
Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera
Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Dry to average, well-drained
Height: 12–36 inches
Bloom Time: Early summer to fall
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Cold Stratification: Recommended (30–60 days)
Mexican Hat performs best in open, sunny locations and is ideal for prairie restorations, pollinator gardens, roadside plantings, and low-water landscapes.
Mexican Hat Wildflower 250 Seeds | Native Prairie Flower | Long Bloom Season | Pollinator Favorite
$9.99