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Zexmenia (Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida)
Zexmenia (Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida)
Zexmenia (Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida)
Zexmenia (Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida)
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Zexmenia (Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida)

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    Zexmenia brings months of warm golden color to sunny landscapes with remarkably little fuss. Daisy-like flowers rise above rough-textured green foliage from late spring through summer and often continue into fall, creating a steady display when many spring wildflowers have faded. Its loose, rounded habit feels natural and relaxed, making it an easy fit for pollinator gardens, prairie-inspired borders, slopes, and informal foundation plantings.

    Native to Texas, the Southwest, and northern Mexico, Zexmenia is built for heat, intense sun, and periodic drought. Its flowers attract butterflies, native bees, and beneficial insects throughout the warm season, while the foliage may support caterpillars of several native butterfly and moth species. Growing 1–3 feet tall, it can form a broad, shrubby mound and performs especially well in rocky, sandy, or limestone-based soils.

    Why Choose Zexmenia?

    • Golden daisy-like flowers bloom for months
    • Excellent for butterflies, native bees, and beneficial insects
    • Tolerates heat, drought, and lean soils once established
    • Useful for slopes, sunny borders, and water-wise landscapes
    • Loose, shrubby form adds texture without feeling formal

    Plant Zexmenia in full sun for the densest growth and heaviest bloom, though it can tolerate light shade. In colder weather it may die back to the crown, so cut back dead stems in spring once new growth begins.

    Area:
    Plants: 32
    Min Height: 18 in
    Max Height: 36 in
    Soil Moisture: Dry and Medium
    Soil Types: Sand, Loam, and Gravel
    Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) and Partial Sun (3-6 hrs/day)
    Ecological Benefits: Pollinators, Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Birds, Soil Stabilizing, and Butterfly Host