• A close-up of a blooming Mexican Hat flower with a red and yellow conical center and red petals.
  • A close-up of a Mexican Hat flower with a red and yellow conical center and yellow petals.
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Mexican Hat Seeds

Resilient North American native brings color to rugged landscapes

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ratibida columnifera

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 36 inches

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

Bursting with color and personality, Mexican Hat Coneflower features distinctive blooms reminiscent of a festive sombrero. This eye-catching wildflower thrives in full sun and challenging growing conditions, bringing vibrant beauty to even the toughest landscapes.

  • • Tall, heirloom perennial with colorful blooms
  • • Adaptable and drought-tolerant with bi-colored summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 264 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 24,905 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 99,620 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Mexican Hat Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Mexican Hat Seeds FAQs

    What is Mexican Hat also known as?

    Mexican Hat is also known as Upright Prairie Coneflower.

    Is Mexican Hat resistant to animals or disease?

    Mexican Hat is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.7 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    I followed directions on the package but did not see any this year. I will try again next year with remaining seeds in the packet.

    Jennifer 1/5

    Mexican Hat Seeds

    Store owner replied: Hello, Jennifer Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We appreciate your feedback as continuing to work with our gardeners around the country allows us to actively update our products and processes. We are delighted to hear that you’ve requested a store credit and will resume gardening with us! Feel free to reach back out with any other questions or concerns.

    I had never seen these flowers before but instantly fell in love with them, esp after reading they took little care. I ordered them, planted them and they took off like crazy when warm weather hit. The foliage on them are very pretty too, in addition to the flower. I look forward to many more years of these. Thanks, Eden Brothers!

    Ta 5/5 Verified

    Mexican Hat Seeds

    We live in North Texas, where Mexican Hats are common to see on the roadside. We bought a couple pounds to plant at a nearby public park. Two years later we were blown away at how many were blooming. I imagine even more will be on display this summer. Seeds are as small as a pinhead, so just throw them where you want them to bloom. Another great product from Eden Brothers. Hands down the best place to buy wildflower seeds!

    Cp 5/5 Verified

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