
Plants of the Southwest
Ratibida columnifera red
Mexican Hat
Same species as Yellow Prairie Coneflower. Mexican Hat has mahogany red petals sometimes outlined with yellow. Crosses easily with Yellow Prairie Coneflower, sometimes resulting in orange-petaled coneflowers. Sow anytime. Zones 3-9.
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