Zexmenia

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida Common names include Zexmenia, Orange Zexmenia, Hairy Wedelia, Wedelia, and Texas Creeping-Oxeye. A small shrub with a woody base but herbaceous leafy parts. It’s known to be hardy, long-lived, and bloom generously throughout its life. Yellow-orange, daisy-like flowers cover the plant from summer to frost. Native to fields and wood borders through west and central Texas and south into Mexico. Evergreen in mild winters, dies to the ground hard freezes, but the roots are quite cold hardy. Larval host plant for Bordered Patch, Sierran Metalmark, and Lacinia Patch caterpillars. Flowers attract butterflies. Drought tolerant once established and easy to grow. Can handle shade. However, too much water or shade can cause it to get a bit leggy. Periodic pruning will help keep it shrubbier, especially in shade. Plant in well-draining sand, loam, clay, caliche, or limestone. BONAP MAP Height: 2’-3'Spread: 2'-3'Bloom: May-NovemberLight: Full Sun-Dappled ShadeWater