Wildflower · Deer-resistant
Mexican Hat
Ratibida columnifera
Also called: Upright Prairie Coneflower, Thimbleflower
A whimsical prairie flower whose drooping petals form a sombrero beneath a tall central cone. Long-blooming, drought-proof, and a magnet for small native bees.
Growing & care
Thrives on tough clay and reseeds freely into a colony. Cut back midseason if leggy. No fertilizer or extra water needed once up.
Bloom season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
In bloom: May–Oct · Colors: red, yellow
Where to buy
Look for mexican hat (Ratibida columnifera) at: Prairie Moon Nursery, Eden Brothers seed, native Texas nurseries.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
Good for