Ratibida columnaris (Mexican Hat)

Hardy to Zone 2
Bloom Time - June and throughout summer and fall
Color - Yellow, red (bronze)
Foliage - Narrow, grey-green
Size - 2-3 ft.
Exposure - Full sun
Culture - An easy to grow plant that is native to Texas prairies and roadsides, this plant has many postiive attributes including extreme hardiness, drought tolerance and ability to withstand very hot and humid conditions. In fact, it does best in really hot weather. Flowers surround a center seed cone and actually resemble sombreros. It will perform best in average or poor soil and will spread. Easily grown from seed.

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