Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe – 50 Seeds

$1.95 $3.90

Add a touch of whimsy to your garden with our Mexican Hat seeds. This tough and beautiful North American native wildflower is famous for its unique, sombrero-shaped flowers. The prominent central cone is surrounded by drooping, graceful petals in shades of deep red and sunny yellow. A true prairie classic, Mexican Hat is incredibly low-maintenance, thriving in heat, drought, and poor soils. It's a fantastic choice for wildflower meadows, naturalized areas, or any sunny, dry garden spot.

⭐ What you'll love

  • Unique and charming flowers shaped like little sombreros.
  • A beautiful mix of fiery red and yellow petals.
  • An extremely tough and drought-tolerant native plant.
  • A favorite of native bees and other beneficial pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Perennial
  • Height: 1-3 feet
  • Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year, or first if started early.
  • USDA Zone: 3-10
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring.
  • Depth: Press seeds lightly into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate.
  • Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12-18 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is not picky about quality.
  • Watering: Keep soil moist until germination. Mature plants are very drought-tolerant.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.

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Great cooking seeds and the company takes care of their customers.

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Etsy customer

Exactly as described, prompt shipping, highly recommended!!!

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Etsy customer

I already planted one set of these seeds two weeks ago, and they already germinated!

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Etsy customer

Grew perfectly can’t wait to get cantaloupes !

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Etsy customer

I just planted these seeds today and the seeds were in great condition.