Ratibida Species, Mexican Hats, Thimbleflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida columnifera

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ratibida (ruh-TIB-ih-duh)
Species
columnifera (kol-um-NEE-fer-uh)
Synonym
Ratibida columnaris
Rudbeckia columnaris
Rudbeckia columnifera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Concho, Arizona

Maricopa, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Bigelow, Arkansas

Morrilton, Arkansas

Anderson, California

Hesperia, California

Magalia, California

Merced, California

Richmond, California

Sacramento, California

Fort Collins, Colorado

Kiowa, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado

Pueblo, Colorado

High Springs, Florida

Inverness, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Suwanee, Georgia

Boise, Idaho

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Itasca, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois

Olive Branch, Illinois

Palmyra, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Delphi, Indiana

Indianola, Iowa

Pacific Junction, Iowa

Derby, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Benton, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Bossier City, Louisiana

Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

Zachary, Louisiana

Foxboro, Massachusetts

Ferrysburg, Michigan

Mason, Michigan

Anoka, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mathiston, Mississippi

Lincoln, Nebraska

Henderson, Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada

Manchester, New Hampshire

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Mesquite, New Mexico

Clifton Park, New York

Pittsford, New York

Cliffside, North Carolina

Garner, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fremont, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Haviland, Ohio

Lynchburg, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Hixson, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Boerne, Texas

Brownwood, Texas

Buffalo, Texas

Bulverde, Texas

Carrollton, Texas

Comanche, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Dallas, Texas

De Leon, Texas

Denison, Texas

Desoto, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Frisco, Texas

Garland, Texas

Gilmer, Texas

Haltom City, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

Hemphill, Texas

Huntsville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

Princeton, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Spicewood, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Magna, Utah

Ogden, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah(2 reports)

South Jordan, Utah

Sterling, Virginia(2 reports)

Clarkston, Washington

Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

West Clarkston-Highland, Washington

Morgantown, West Virginia

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

8
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2
neutrals
0
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2007 | positive

Ratibida columnaris var. pulcherrima (The red petaled variety).....Seen growing along the side of the road between Concho & Showlo...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | June 2007 | neutral

This plant's native range extends to the northern plains, and is quite common where I live in Saskatchewan.

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnifera is a lovely wildflower Native to Texas and other States.

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Manchester, NH | September 2005 | positive

I'm growing the Prairie Coneflower and it's bloomed this first season from seed. Very nice and easy to maintain.

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Olive Branch, IL (Zone 6b) | April 2005 | positive

started from seed. Now 4 years old . One of my favorite wild flowers. Was surprised it started so easy from seed.

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(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

This is a lovely gardenplant and seldom seen overhere in Netherlands. It's droughtresistant, likes sun and has a very long bloomingperiod...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

This plant is adapted to a wide variety of soils but prefers soils which are well drained. It is drought hardy.

American I...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | positive

A great little wildflower that seems to always put in an apperance along the roadways and medians.

It re-seeds and returns...Read More

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Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

One of my favorite wildflowers. This plant laughs at our Texas heat and drought ~ sails right through it with nary a hiccup.

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Raleigh, NC | July 2002 | positive

very durable perennial. original plants are 13 years old now (from seed) and continue to perform like clockwork. I have two colors, a s...Read More

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