Zexmenia
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Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida
Also known as Zexmenia, Orange Zexmenia, Hairy Wedelia, Wedelia, Texas Creeping-oxeye
Texas creeping-oxeye or Wedelia is a small shrub, from 8" to 3 ft. tall, woody at the base, and herbaceous in the leafy parts, ranging from central and west Texas south into Mexico. Woody branches send down roots and gradually increase the plant's circumference. Upper stems are covered with stiff-appressed hairs and rough to the touch. Rough-hairy, gray-green foliage, leaves harsh on both surfaces, varying in shape from lobed in the basal half on either side to narrow and unlobed, with margins weakly toothed or untoothed. Flowers minute, in showy heads with yellow to orange rays appearing on the petals of a single flower, on long stems (peduncles) extending vertically above the leaves. Daisy-like flowers cover the plant from summer to frost.
Woody-stemmed and evergreen in the southern part of its range, this plant dies farther north. It is hardy, long-lived, long-blooming, non-aggressive, and famous as a low, shrubby flower for massing in full sun.
Zexmenia is long-lived, drought-tolerant, non-aggressive, and easy to grow. Excess water or shade can make it leggy; cut it back periodically. Woody-stemmed and evergreen in the southern part of its range, Zexmenia dies to the ground farther north.
Height: 2’-3'
Spread: 2.5'
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
