Coneflower Mexican Hat seeds

Coneflower Mexican Hat seeds

Overview

Coneflower Mexican Hat seeds is a striking, drought-tolerant perennial with unique sombrero-shaped blooms — ideal for wildflower gardens and pollinator-friendly planting!

Key Features

• Prairie Coneflower ‘Mexican Hat’ (Ratibida columnifera).
• Germination: ~14 days at 20–30°C
• Drought tolerant.
• Unique “Mexican hat” shaped flowers.
• Excellent for pollinators.
• Thrives in dry, sunny spots.
• Ideal for natural & prairie-style gardens.
• Great as a cut flower.
• Avoid overwatering once established.
• Ideal for low-maintenance planting.
• Leave some flowers to self-seed naturally.
• Cut back after flowering for tidier growth.
• Wildflower & prairie gardens.
• Borders & naturalistic planting.
• Pollinator-friendly spaces.
• Rustic bouquets.
• Grow something wild and beautiful with Mallorn.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover: April – May (IV–V)
• Direct sow outdoors: May – June (V–VI)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 20 × 30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Light, well-drained, tolerates poor soils
• Germinates best in warm soil.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Flowering Period: June – August (VI–VIII)

Product Details

• Type: Perennial
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Habit: Upright, airy stems

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