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Red Mexican Hat
Ratibida columnifera 'Red'
Mexican Hat
In stock · from $14.99
Fine textured green foliage give rise to masses of stems bearing flower cones surrounded by reflexed petals in shades of deep reddish brown, orange and yellow.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-21.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Red Mexican Hat get?
About 18-24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Mexican Hat need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Red Mexican Hat need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Red Mexican Hat grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Red Mexican Hat deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Mexican Hat in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Red Mexican Hat wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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