Mexican Hat, Prairie Coneflower, Ratibida columnifera, is closeley related to Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan) and its culture is very similar. They can thrive in just about any soil in full sun or partial shade. These western prairie wildflowers are easy to grow from seed offered by GreenDealer selection of Cut and Dried Flowers.

Specimen was photographed in Mission, Texas, in September, 2004.