Ratibida mexicana
Ratibida mexicana
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Ratibida
- Species:
- Ratibida mexicana
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red-brown
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.
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