Coneflower Mexican Hat

🌼 Prairie Coneflower ‘Mexican Hat’ (Ratibida columnifera)

A striking, drought-tolerant perennial with unique sombrero-shaped blooms ❤️💛 — perfect for wildflower gardens and pollinator-friendly planting!

🌱 Growing Information

Sow under cover: April – May (IV–V)
Direct sow outdoors: May – June (V–VI)
Germination: ~14 days at 20–30°C
Spacing: 20 × 30 cm
Position: Full sun ☀️
Soil: Light, well-drained, tolerates poor soils

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Perennial 🌱
✔ Height: 60–90 cm
✔ Habit: Upright, airy stems
✔ Flowering Period: June – August (VI–VIII)
✔ Drought tolerant 🌵

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Unique “Mexican hat” shaped flowers 🎩
✔ Excellent for pollinators 🐝🦋
✔ Thrives in dry, sunny spots
✔ Perfect for natural & prairie-style gardens
✔ Great as a cut flower ✂️

🌸 Growing Tips

• Germinates best in warm soil
• Avoid overwatering once established
• Ideal for low-maintenance planting
• Leave some flowers to self-seed naturally
• Cut back after flowering for tidier growth

🌺 Perfect For

🌿 Wildflower & prairie gardens
🌿 Borders & naturalistic planting
🌿 Pollinator-friendly spaces
🌿 Rustic bouquets

📦 Pack Size

0.2 g

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