Zexmenia

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

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About this Plant

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.

Maintenance Tips

Plant Zexmenia in full sun to light shade and well-drained soil, watering regularly only while it becomes established.
Cut back frost-damaged or woody stems in late winter or early spring.
Lightly trim after a major bloom flush if a denser, more compact shape is desired.

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Soil Types

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Hardiness Zone

USDA 7–11

Plant Type

Shrub

Mature Height

Mature Width

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Time

Root Type

Fibrous

Zexmenia

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Ecological Benefits

Attracts Pollinators

Provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators.

Attracts Butterflies

A nectar source that draws butterflies throughout the season.

Drought Tolerant

Thrives with minimal watering once established.

Birds

Seeds or berries provide food for birds.

Soil Stabilizing

Deep roots help prevent erosion and stabilize soil.

Butterfly Host

Supports butterfly caterpillars as a host plant.

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