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Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnaris

Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnaris. "Red Variety" © Photo Courtesy Of: Gordon Goddard

Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnaris. "Red Variety" © Photo Courtesy Of: Gordon Goddard

Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnaris. "Yellow Variety".

Mexican Hat, Ratibida columnaris. "Yellow Variety"

Mexican Hat Ratibida columnaris Sunflower Family ( Asteraceae ), Mexican Hat. Also known as: Ratibida columnifera, Ratibida columnifera var. pulcherrima, Ratibida columnaris var. pulcherrima, Rudbeckia columnaris, Rudbeckia columnifera, Mexican Hats, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Red Hats, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Long-headed Coneflower, and Thimble flower. A robust, drought tolerant annual to perennial variety native to the mid-west and has naturalized throughout North America. The characteristic black, cone-shaped heads are surrounded by drooping, yellow ray flowers. There is another variety with red - yellow flowers. Both are found in Arizona. An excellent plant for cut flower arrangements lasting 5 to 10 days. The flower resembles a colorful Mexican sombrero, hence the name, Mexican Hat. Native Americans used the leaves for herbal tea. Height: Up To About 2 - 3 feet tall. Flowers: The ray flowers droop at the base of an upright 1 to 2-inch-tall brownish cone. They have bright yellow flowers Blooming Time: June to November Leaves: Leaves are very thin, deeply notched, and have a stiff, hairy feel. Pinnatedly compounded with uneven division. Found: Usually on prairies, roadsides, waste places, slopes. Elevation: 800 - 6500 Feet. Habitat: Usually on prairies, roadsides, waste places, slopes. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken November 1, 2005 In Strawberry.