{"product_id":"250-seeds-mexican-hat-flower-ratibida-columnifera-pulchra-native-wildflower","title":"250 Seeds Mexican Hat Flower Ratibida columnifera pulchra Native Wildflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eMexican 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Ratibida columnifera\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: pulchra\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Herbaceous perennial wildflower\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright clumping\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, low fertility\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7 to 21 days at 65 to 75F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, light required for germination\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12 to 18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong bloom\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664741466248,"sku":"AGY-219","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8073541301_9gh4_03539ad1-3196-4d55-bff5-0eaae9493619.jpg?v=1791898406","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/250-seeds-mexican-hat-flower-ratibida-columnifera-pulchra-native-wildflower","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}