Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida (Zexmenia)

Zexmenia is a lovely, no hassle addition to any sunny or partly sunny garden. It actually is a small shrub with its lower stem becoming woody with age. Zexmenia is a heat-loving plant that produces yellow/orange flowers on and off late spring through fall. It thrives in rocky soils, but it is adaptable as long as the soil is well-draining. It is long-lived, drought tolerant and easy to grow. It may be trimmed periodically to shape or promote denser growth. Too much water or shade will make it leggy.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time On and off late spring through fall Mature height 2 ft Mature spread 2 ft Attracts Butterflies, bees Host plant Bordered Patch, Sierran Metalmark, Lacinia Patch butterfly   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)