This late bloomer adds color through the late summer and into fall
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Ratibida columnifera
InbrBloom: May-October
Bearing a striking resemblancebrto a sombrero, the aptly named Mexican Hat is a latecomer to the annual Texas flowerbrfiesta, blooming in May. Although late to the party, this flower enjoys its timebrin the limelight — often staying in bloom through September and into October.
Flower Fact:Regularly eaten by grazing animals, the Mexican Hat emits a strong odor that repelsbrdeer.