Genus of over 5 species of perennials and biennials, that are native to the North American and
Mexican prairies. Erect stems emerge from the woody crowns and bear alternate, pinnate to
pinnatifid leaves of mid-green. The Mexican Hat refers to their daisy like flowerheads with
oblong cone-shaped centers, in colors of orange, yellow, and red. Our perennial ratibida
offering is a dwarf version that offers drought tolerance, bold blooms, and attractive foliage to
the garden setting and containers.
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Ratibida Growing Tips
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- Plant in a well-drained soil that has been slightly enriched with organic matter.
- Do not provide a rich garden soil, as these are waste land plants, and will grow lanky in
soils high in organic matter. Well-drained mineral soils are best.
- Before planting make sure the pH of your soil is within a 5.5-7.0 for optimum growth
and flowering.
- Ratibida plants thrive in full sun and do not perform as well in partial shade.
- To encourage continuous blooming remove spent flowers and flowering stalks before
they start producing seeds.
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