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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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