(C) Prairie Coneflower Mexican Hat seeds 0,2g (432035)

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🌼 Prairie Coneflower 'Mexican Hat'
🌼 Botanical Name: Ratibida columnifera
🌼 Type: Hardy Perennial (often grown as a short-lived perennial or biennial)

Prairie Coneflower 'Mexican Hat' is a striking native wildflower known for its distinctive sombrero-shaped blooms, featuring drooping red and yellow petals and a tall central cone. Tough, drought-tolerant, and loved by pollinators, this hardy perennial is perfect for wildflower meadows, prairie-style plantings, and low-maintenance garden borders. It blooms all summer long and thrives in poor soils and full sun, making it a great choice for naturalistic or xeriscape gardens.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial or short-lived perennial)
✔ Height: 45–60 cm
✔ Spread: 30–40 cm
✔ Flowers: June – September
✔ Position: Full sun; dry to average, well-drained soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: Indoors February–April or direct sow outdoors in spring or autumn
✔ Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C
✔ Tip: Lightly press seeds into soil — needs light to germinate
✔ Transplant: Harden off and plant out after last frost
✔ Spacing: 30–40 cm apart
✔ Care: Very low maintenance; water to establish, then drought-tolerant

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Unique sombrero-shaped flowers in red and yellow
✔ Excellent for wildflower gardens and naturalistic borders
✔ Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
✔ Drought-tolerant and tough once established

✨ Top Tip
Deadhead to extend blooming or let seeds mature for natural self-seeding and wildlife interest.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Wildflower and prairie gardens
✔ Drought-tolerant landscapes
✔ Pollinator-friendly borders
✔ Naturalised and low-maintenance plantings

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