This native plant profile is brought to you by the Laramie County Master Gardeners (LCMG) Native Plants Committee (2024 Co-Chairs: Ken K. and Laura M.). The LCMG Native Plants Committee is a team of volunteers interested in learning more about native plants while sharing what they learn with others.
![Graphic providing a picture of the Mexican Hat flower and plant characteristics.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/167de5_6e0980153b174b0284809bd38e7b6ad7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_190,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/167de5_6e0980153b174b0284809bd38e7b6ad7~mv2.jpg)
For additional information, please check out the following resources:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plant Database: Ratibidia columnifera
Native Plants for Pollinators & Beneficial Insects: Northern Plains, Xerces Society Invertebrate Conservation
The USDA Native Plant Guide on Mexican Hat, Ratibidia columnifera