{"product_id":"prairie-coneflower-mexican-hat-2100","title":"Prairie Coneflower Mexican Hat Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatibida columnifera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexican Hat is a distinctive North American perennial wildflower producing unusual daisy-like blooms with long, drooping red and yellow petals surrounding a prominent, elongated central cone. The flower's characteristic sombrero-like shape gives this striking member of the Asteraceae family its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and fast growing, Prairie Coneflower develops upright stems above finely divided grey-green foliage and flowers generously over a long period. The blooms attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects and make unusual, long-lasting cut flowers. Plants are also generally avoided by deer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally drought tolerant once established, Mexican Hat thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of soils, including relatively poor and dry conditions. It can self-seed readily and spread vigorously in favourable conditions, so remove spent seed heads if you wish to limit its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant has a history of traditional use by Indigenous peoples of North America, including preparations made from the leaves and stems. It is best grown as an ornamental rather than used medicinally without appropriate knowledge of its preparation and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 885 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 150 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter in cooler locations\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn and spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring, or autumn for natural cold stratification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly where plants are to grow or raise in trays. Scatter seed over moist soil and cover only very lightly. A period of cool, moist conditions can improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 30–45 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, plants require little supplementary water and tolerate hot, dry conditions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649656377562,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/F_Prairie_Coneflower.jpg?v=1771300796","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/prairie-coneflower-mexican-hat-2100","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}