Mexican Hat Seeds – Perennial Wild

Mexican Hat Seeds produce striking, daisy-like blooms with tall, slender centers surrounded by red and yellow petals that resemble a sombrero — giving this plant its common name. This hardy perennial wildflower thrives in sunny areas with well-drained soil, adding vibrant color and pollinator activity to gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants that attract bees and butterflies.

Features:

• Produces bright red and yellow cone-shaped blooms resembling a Mexican hat

• Ideal for wildflower gardens, borders, and meadows

• Drought-tolerant and suitable for poor or rocky soils

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Low-maintenance perennial with long-lasting summer blooms

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Ratibida columnifera

• Common Name (U.S.): Mexican Hat

• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower

• Height: 18–36 inches

• Spread: 12–18 inches

• Flower Color: Red and yellow bicolor petals

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained; tolerates sandy or rocky soil

• Water Needs: Low to moderate

• Bloom Season: Late spring to early fall (May–September)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Planting Season:

  • Spring (March–May): Best for cooler regions

  • Fall (September–November): Suitable for warmer climates

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Sowing Depth: Lightly press seeds into soil surface; do not cover deeply

• Mature Time: Blooms in the first or second year depending on climate