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Ratibida columnifera

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Ratibida columnifera Mexican Hat Plant,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Clumping, Upright, Upright Narrow

Description:

Compact perennial with dark green foliage and masses of beautiful large brown/gold flowers from late Spring through to Autumn. The flower petals overlap a green cone. Great for cottage gardens and makes an excellent cut flower. Grows approx. 30-90cm tall x 30-60cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Brown, Yellow, Red

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: High

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