Re: Mystery plant

In a message dated 7/31/98 8:44:15 AM, SPesznec@lhs.org writes:

<<It looks like a coneflower of come kind.  Same height and structure, big
seedheads.  But the petals are a crimson red in the center (around the
seedhead), changing to a sunset orange and then to bright golden as the
petals flare out.>>

Is it possible that you are looking at a Mexican Hat flower? This is Ratibida
columnifera. In the wild they grow to 2 feet tall and have Maroon/Red petals
often (not always) tipped in yellow. There are all yellow types too and the
red and yellow mix and remix freely. The center "cone" is tall and the petals
reflex strongly. The stems are long and wire-like and foliage is divided and
lacy looking. The bloom time is June through fall and I have some growing in
the meadow outside. Let us know when you are sure what it is.... sounds nice!

Blessings of the Fruitful Season!
Lee Corbin Fireraven9@aol.com
7200 feet  Zone 5 & Sunset Z 2
5+ Acres of Forest & Meadow
Central New Mexico Mountains
Ponderosa,Pinion,Juniper,Oak!
TaigaSemiArid**90DaySeason
SoilPH-6.8to7-clay,sand,loam&
limestonewith2to3'freezedepth

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