Description: We are proud to welcome you to The Green Grove Garden. We were active plant propagators and Nursery owners for a number of years specializing in the production of plant plugs and seedlings for our on farm use. We have learned a great deal about seedling production, proper storage, handling and identification of quality seeds to be able to offer you the finest and freshest seeds available. Here is another of our prized offerings: 200+ MEXICAN HAT SEEDS SPRING PERENNIAL RARE DROUGHT TOLERANT DEER REPELLENT USA * Mexican Hat is a popular native wildflower that thrives in inhospitable conditions!* They can withstand very dry soil and are considered to be drought tolerant.* Mexican hat is reported, by some, to be a highly effective deer repellent!* They're also a great attractant to pollinators like butterflies and bees.* It has many names like upright prairie coneflower, Red-Spike Mexican hat, Prairie Coneflower, Thimble flower and Long-headed coneflower.* The colorful and uniquely shaped flower heads of Ratibida get their name from Mexican men who participate in Fiestas, and use high-centered and broad brimmed sombreros.* Their native habitat is prairies, meadows, savannahs, pastures and roadsides.* They'll thrive in both dry and moist soils.* Mexican Hat has a very high drought tolerance and is the primary reason for its great success as a wildflower. * Tea made from their leaves and stalks is said to be effective in treating stomach pains.* The boiled leaves and stems are supposedly effective in treatment of poison ivy.* Ratibida will also appeal to beneficial predatory insects and keep your landscape eco-balanced.CULTURE NOTES: Sunlight -Full Days to Germination-21-28 but will benefit from stratification in moist seedling mix refrigerated for 2-3 weeks. Sowing-Direct or Indoor Sowing Depth-Surface Sow and press gently in soil mix We also offer numerous other complementary herbs, vegetables and flowers for the garden. Check out our other items for additional varieties of flowers! We periodically run various specials so please look to see if we have any volume discounts available. Customer Service: Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc...just send us a note and we'll promptly resolve the issue for you. Combined Shipping: Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we'll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. Be sure to check out our fantastic selection of other items and specials. Thank-you for your support!
Price: 2.99 USD
Location: Greenville, Michigan
End Time: 2023-09-23T03:56:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Common Name: Mexican Hat
Color: Multicolor
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand: The Green Grove Garden
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Flower Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Ratibida
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Native, Wildflower, Flower, Deer Repellent, Drought Tolerant, USA, Air Purifying, Cold Resistant, Fast Growing, Flowering, Potted
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
