Description
Ratibida columnifera
A perfectly cheerful and delightful Western native wildflower—it just doesn’t get better than this!
Sometimes called Mexican Hat for its unique flower shape, this perennial wildflower has a deep taproot, making it able to withstand drought once established. It blooms over a long period in mid-to late summer, growing 2-3’ tall, and attracting a large diversity of generalist insects. It takes two years to flower.
Seeds grown by Rancho Bohemia in Boise, Idaho.
100 seeds.
Directions: Direct sow in late fall, pressing lightly into the soil surface of prepared site. Cover the seeds lightly with soil. Can also be planted in the early spring, after 30 days of artificial cold stratification. Remove seeds from the packet and wrap seed in a moist (but not sopping wet) coffee filter or paper towel, place in a plastic sandwich bag, then place the whole packet in a clean glass jar, and store in the refrigerator for 30 days. If you want to broadcast the seed (rather than sowing individually), mix the seeds with moist sand in a plastic bag. Put the bag in a clean jar and the place in the refrigerator for 30 days. Direct sow the stratified seed outside, or start inside 6 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outside after danger of frost has passed.
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Planting Depth |
Plant Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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1/8" |
16" |
7-42 |
Perennial |