{"product_id":"mexican-hat-wildflower-seeds-ratibida-columnifera-100-mg-drought-tolerant-red-yellow-blooms","title":"Mexican Hat Wildflower Seeds – Ratibida columnifera – 100 mg Drought-Tolerant Red \u0026 Yellow Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera) is a distinctive native wildflower known for its unique, hat-shaped blooms. Each flower features a prominent raised central cone surrounded by drooping petals in rich shades of red, yellow, and sometimes bicolored combinations. This drought-tolerant perennial adds a bold, naturalistic touch to wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and sunny borders. Its long blooming season and low water needs make it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its striking appearance, Mexican Hat attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem. The plant is native to the Great Plains and thrives in poor to average soils, making it a resilient and rewarding choice for gardeners seeking colorful, eco-friendly plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique hat-shaped flowers with a prominent central cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetals in bold red, yellow, or bicolored shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and heat-loving once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong bloom period from early summer to fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ratibida columnifera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial (often grown as annual in colder zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, poor to average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Mexican Hat seeds directly outdoors in late fall or early spring, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 14–30 days at 65–70°F. Once seedlings are established, thin them to the recommended spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexican Hat is low-maintenance and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish, then reduce watering as plants become drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave seed heads for winter interest and to feed birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 mg of Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824766583094,"sku":"FOLIA2-1202","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6503981650_nhzj.jpg?v=1793004539","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/mexican-hat-wildflower-seeds-ratibida-columnifera-100-mg-drought-tolerant-red-yellow-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}