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Ratibida columnifera syn R. columnaris, Rudbeckia columnaris
This iconic tap-rooted perennial wildflower in the daisy/sunflower family is sure to cheer up any garden! Yellow flower heads shaped like a sombrero are formed on tall leafless stems in mid summer, and look spectacular en masse in wild perennial plantings. They are a great source of nectar, attracting bees, butterflies and other insects (and hummingbirds in their native habitat!). The species epithet ‘columnifera’ means bearing columns, in reference to the tall cylindrical flower heads. These drought hardy plants are native to the North American prairies and deserts, sunny open areas in pine forests, dry rocky slopes, plains, roadsides and disturbed areas, and bloom over a long period in hot, dry summers.
Mexican Hat is used medicinally for a multitude of purposes by North American indigenous peoples. The leaves and stems are analgesic. Hot and cold infusions are used for fevers, headaches, stomachaches and chest pains, and decoctions of the leaves and stems are used to treat rashes and snake bites. A pleasant herbal tea can be made from the leaves and flowers.
The flowers yield an orange-yellow dye and are also good as a cut flower.
Height to 75cm when in flower. Requires full sun and well drained soil. Very drought hardy once established.
Certified organic plant in 9cm pot.
Freight: full list of freight and packing charges
Photo credits: http://southwestdesertflora.com/WebsiteFolders/All_Species/Asteraceae/Ratibida%20columnifera,%20Upright%20Prairie%20Coneflower.html
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
