Ratibida columnifera var. pulcherrima (Red Mexican Hat)

From CONPS: A plant branched and leafy in lower part with long leafless stalks bearing flower heads of 3-7 yellow or yellow and red-brown, drooping rays surrounding a long, red-brown central disk. Its sombrero-shaped flower heads, is usually 1 1/2 ft. tall but can reach 3 ft. Flower petals range from dark red and yellow, to all red or all yellow. The flowers central brown disk protrudes 1/2 to 2 in. above the drooping petals. Leaves on the lower portion of the stem are feathery and deeply cleft. Grows in full sun, drought tolerant. Attracts pollinators, small birds eat seeds.

From “Native Plants for Birds” handout: Grows 1-4ft., prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Blooms late Spring to Fall. Also good for: bees, butterflies, moths. Sparrows, finches, grosbeaks, buntings, chickadees.

Zone 4

Bought 2 at Harlequin’s late May 2022. 15-24” x 18” Sun Dark Red Flowers low H20