Ratibida pinnata - Drooping Coneflower
Botanical name       : Ratibida pinnataÂ
Common name          : Drooping Coneflower, Grey-Head Coneflower, Mexican Hat, Prairie ConeflowerÂ
Colour               : YellowÂ
Flowering time       : June - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 110 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Mexican Hat (Ratibida):Mexican Hat (Ratibida) is a plant that strongly resembles Coneflower (Rudbeckia), but then with an obvious large cone in the centre of the flower. Mexican Hat is well hardy but can be lost if too wet, especially in winter. Mexican Hat wants full sunshine and a well-draining, normal to dry, poor soil. Mexican Hat is also a good cut flower. The plant fits perfectly in a natural planting in sandy soil. Good neighbour plants for Mexican Hat are Giant Hyssop (Agastache), Yarrow (Achillea), Feather Grass (Stipa) and Globe Thistle (Echinops).Drooping Coneflower - Ratibida pinnata