Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'

Mexican Hat Plant

  • Mounds of fine textured, green foliage
  • Native
  • Flowers with long, prominent cones surrounded by reflexed petals in shades of deep reddish-brown, orange and yellow
  • Perfect for the front of a sunny border
  • Loves hot, dry conditions
  • Dwarf selection
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Attracts songbirds

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for Mexican Hat Plant

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$23.00


Mounds of fine textured green foliage give rise to masses of stems bearing flowers that feature long, prominent cones surrounded by reflexed petals in shades of deep reddish-brown, orange and yellow. This dwarf selection is perfect for the front of a sunny border and loves hot, dry conditions.

Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color
Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring
Early Summer
Summer Bloomer
Late Summer
Fall
Exposure
Partial Sun
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'

A drought tolerant plant that withstands competition and is fast growing.  Not fussy about soils and is easy to grow.