Mexican hat
Mexican hat
Ratibida columnifera
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
1
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
5000
Max elevation:
7500
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Navajo County,
Santa Cruz County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Citations:
Dickson & Bushby 2009, Dittberner & Olson 1983, Ries & Hofmann 1983