Mexican Hat wildflower with distinctive drooping petals
Native PlantsPerennial

Mexican Hat

Ratibida columnifera

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A whimsical native wildflower named for its distinctive shape resembling a sombrero. The drooping red and yellow petals surround a tall central cone.

Growth Habits

Size

Height: 2-3 feet

Sunlight

Full sun

Water Needs

Low watering

Bloom Time

Late spring through fall

Wildlife Attractions

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

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