Combine this with Black-eyed Susan, Helenium, Balloon Flowers,  'Summer Sun' Heliopsis, and Russian Sage for  an attractive garden of reds, golds, and  blues.

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Mexican Hat

Ratibida columnifera

This bushy plant blooms profusely with mahogany-red drooping petals edged in yellow around a central cone. It is drought tolerant and needs good drainage. Also called Prairie Coneflower they light up the garden from late spring to early fall.  They are excellent cut flowers for bouquets.

Sun: full                                                Height: 4 feet 

Blooms: spring - fall                             Zones: 4 through 10

Attracts: Butterflies and Birds

Deer Resistant