5000 Seeds Perennial Ratibida Mexican Hat Flower Seeds for Planting

Ratibida columnifera is commonly known as Mexican Hat. It is a wild flower that is a hardy perennial and is native to the United States. The flowers are “sombrero-shaped” with drooping reddish-yellow petals around a brown cone. Mexican Hat puts on a great display of color, and it provides a source of nectar for bees and butterflies. It has a long bloom season, and it is usually resistant to deer. It is recommended to start Mexican Hat seed directly outdoors in the late fall. Prepare a seedbed, press the seed into the soil and cover with 1/8 inch of soil. In the spring when temperatures begin to warm up, germination is usually within 28 days. Grow Mexican Hat in full sun and in hot, dry conditions. Well-drained soil is needed. Space plants 18 inches apart. Water regularly until established. For best results, thin plants every 3 – 4 years. Approximately 52,000 seeds per ounce.