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Plant Name:

Mexican Hat

Scientific Name:

Ratibida columnifera

Description:

Mexican Hat is a perennial wildflower with tall stems and distinctive cone-shaped flower heads surrounded by drooping, colorful petals. It is a favorite of pollinators and adds a vibrant touch to meadows and prairies.

Habitat:

Prairies, meadows, open areas

Fauna:

Mexican Hat attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It also provides seeds for birds and small mammals.

Growing Conditions:

Mexican Hat thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses:

Mexican Hat is used in native plant gardens, prairie restorations, and wildflower meadows. It can also be grown as a cut flower.

Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):

No

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Poisonous:

No

Fun Facts:

Mexican Hat is also known as Prairie Coneflower or Long-Headed Coneflower.

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