Orange Zexmenia (Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida)

Orange Zexmenia

Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida

Other Common Names: Zexmenia, Orange Wedelia

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Perennial
• 📏 Mature Size: 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

Description

A tough, long-blooming native perennial that brings warm orange color and pollinator activity to sunny, dry landscapes.

Orange Zexmenia produces bright orange daisy-like flowers over a long growing season, often blooming from spring through fall. Its rough-textured foliage and upright form give it a natural, prairie-style look that fits easily into low-water gardens.

🌼 Why it works

• Long bloom season with consistent color
• Excellent performance in heat and drought
• Low-maintenance once established
• Blends well into native and naturalized plantings

🐦 Wildlife value

A strong nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators, supporting activity throughout the growing season.

Its long bloom period helps provide consistent floral resources in hot-weather landscapes.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is especially well-suited to dry, rocky, or low-water conditions and performs well in native and xeriscape plantings.

• Sunny garden beds
• Xeriscape and low-water landscapes
• Naturalized and prairie-style plantings

Soil: Prefers well-drained soils and tolerates rocky or poor conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Can be cut back occasionally to maintain a more compact shape. Otherwise requires minimal care.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Orange Zexmenia is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained, low-water conditions.

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