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Zexmenia

Zexmenia Hispida

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Overview

Zexmenia hispida, commonly known as Zexmenia, is a drought-tolerant perennial boasting vibrant yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. Native to the southern US and Mexico, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Typically growing to 1-2 feet tall and wide, this hardy plant blooms from late spring to early fall, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Ideal for xeriscaping or as a border specimen, it adds both color and resilience to the landscape.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type Perennial
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — which adds a tactile quality to garden designs
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — is a resilient flowering perennial native to Texas and MexicoZexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — forming a compact mound of foliageZexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — this hardy plant blooms from late spring to early fallZexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — commonly referred to as Zexmenia or Orange ZexmeniaZexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — attracting butterflies and pollinatorsZexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — Ideal for xeriscaping or as a border specimen, it adds both color and resilience to the landscape+27

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

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Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — which adds a tactile quality to garden designs
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — is a resilient flowering perennial native to Texas and Mexico
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — forming a compact mound of foliage
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — this hardy plant blooms from late spring to early fall
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — commonly referred to as Zexmenia or Orange Zexmenia
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — attracting butterflies and pollinators
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — Ideal for xeriscaping or as a border specimen, it adds both color and resilience to the landscape
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — From late spring to early fall
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — The leaves are lance-shaped with a deep green hue that can provide a rich backdrop to the vibrant flowers
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — is a drought-tolerant perennial boasting vibrant yellow-orange daisy-like flowers
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — Zexmenia typically reaches a height and spread of 1 to 2 feet
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — commonly known as Zexmenia
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — Typically growing to 1-2 feet tall and wide
Zexmenia (Zexmenia Hispida) — Native to the southern US and Mexico, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun
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