Ratibida columnifera Red Midget

Red Mexican Hat

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Type: Perennials
Height: Short 15" (Plant 18" apart)
Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay
Flower / Accent: Red / Yellow
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
Well-branched, marvelous 15" dwarf specimen. Yellow-edged red petals. Sun and heat resistant, and will self sow. The prominent central cones protrude 1 to 2" above the yellow-edged red petals. The festive flower heads of Ratibida Red Midget resemble the traditional broad-brimmed, high-centered hat worn during Mexican fiestas and bloom late summer into fall. Plant has an open airy growth pattern.

Features to Note:

  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Attracts Birds

Ratibida General Information:

Ratibida are native prairie plants. Drought resistant. Open airy branching habit. Blooms late summer into fall. Best planted in masses or groups in a border or meadow. Crushed seeds have an anise scent.

Ratibida Plant Care:

Full sun and well drained medium to dry soil is needed for Ratibida. Clay soils may need amendments to grow successfully. Seldom needs division but young plants can be divided in spring before they get too woody. Remove flowers when the petals drop or leave seed heads for the birds. Will self sow.

$8.95 ea.
(3+) $8.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: RARM