250 Seeds Mexican Hat Flower Ratibida columnifera pulchra Native Wildflower

Mexican Hat, also known as upright prairie coneflower, is a native North American wildflower recognized for its distinctive elongated central cone topped with drooping reddish-brown petals that resemble a sombrero. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in prairies, meadows, and wildflower plantings, offering a long season of color and texture that naturalizes readily in open landscapes.

The blooms serve as an excellent ornamental choice for pollinator gardens, cottage borders, and native restoration projects, attracting bees and butterflies throughout the summer months. Plants perform best in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerate poor and rocky ground, and return reliably each year in suitable climates once established.
Species: Ratibida columnifera
Variety: pulchra
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 9
Germination: 7 to 21 days at 65 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong bloom