Mexican Hats, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Red Hats (Ratibida) care, characteristics and Photo

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Characteristics Mexican Hats, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Red Hats. Method of cultivation non seedlings. Fragrant flower no fragrance. Flower size large. Light needs full sun. Height of plant (cm) 70-100 cm. Landscape use flowerbed, specimen. Not poisonous plant. Water needs moderate. Type of stem erect. Timing of flowering autumn, august, july. Flower color yellow, red. Shelter in winter shelter is not required. Neutral soil. Cold hardiness zone 3 (-40 to -34°C), 4 (-34 to -29°C), 5 (-29 to -23°C), 6 (-23 to -18°C), 7 (-18 to -12°C), 8 (-12 to -7°C), 9 (-7 to -1°C), 10 (-1 to +4°C). Frost resistance. Lifetime perennial. Sandy loam soil, loamy soil.