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New! Ratibida columnifera. Resembling a sombrero, the Prairie Coneflower has drooping, variable fiery yellow to red flowers below a long, reddish-brown central disk. Borne on single, leafless stems, the foliage is feathery and low-growing. An adaptable, prolific North American wildflower, it is bee- and butterfly-loved, and deer- and drought-resistant.

One packet of about 250 seeds

** This item will be available to ship in late January 2026 **

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    • Ratibida columnifera. An adaptable, prolific North American wildflower, it is bee- and butterfly-loved, and deer- and drought-resistant. Easy to grow, direct sow after the last spring frost date. Perennial. Summer into fall- flowering. Height: 1 1/2’ to 3’. Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Mexican Hat Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/8”
      Seed Spacing:2”
      Plant Spacing:12”-16”
      Days to Germination:14-28 days
      Germination Temperature:70°F

      Ratibida columnifera. The Mexican Hat flower has drooping, fiery yellow to red flowers below a long, reddish-brown central disk that look like sombreros on single, leafless stems with low growing, feathery foliage. Sow seed directly into the garden in early spring. It requires full sun, well-draining soil and a cold period to germinate reliably. Press firmly into the soil, lightly covering with soil, and water moderately. Light aids germination. Keep the bed moist until the seeds germinate, which can take 2 to 4 weeks. (It may also be direct sown in the fall for spring germination.)

      To start seed indoors, wrap the seeds in a moist paper towel, place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 weeks. Sow seeds in a starter tray. Transplant outdoors after the seedlings are 2" tall.

      Thin seedlings to 12" to 18" inches apart and water moderately until established. At season's end, allow the seeds to drop into the garden to naturalize. Summer-flowering. 36" tall.

      Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.

Ratibida columnifera. An adaptable, prolific North American wildflower, it is bee- and butterfly-loved, and deer- and drought-resistant. Easy to grow, direct sow after the last spring frost date. Perennial. Summer into fall- flowering. Height: 1 1/2’ to 3’. Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.
  • Mexican Hat Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/8”
    Seed Spacing:2”
    Plant Spacing:12”-16”
    Days to Germination:14-28 days
    Germination Temperature:70°F

    Ratibida columnifera. The Mexican Hat flower has drooping, fiery yellow to red flowers below a long, reddish-brown central disk that look like sombreros on single, leafless stems with low growing, feathery foliage. Sow seed directly into the garden in early spring. It requires full sun, well-draining soil and a cold period to germinate reliably. Press firmly into the soil, lightly covering with soil, and water moderately. Light aids germination. Keep the bed moist until the seeds germinate, which can take 2 to 4 weeks. (It may also be direct sown in the fall for spring germination.)

    To start seed indoors, wrap the seeds in a moist paper towel, place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 weeks. Sow seeds in a starter tray. Transplant outdoors after the seedlings are 2" tall.

    Thin seedlings to 12" to 18" inches apart and water moderately until established. At season's end, allow the seeds to drop into the garden to naturalize. Summer-flowering. 36" tall.

    Average seed life: 1 to 2 years.

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