Zexmenia

Zexmenia

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Common Name: Zexmenia
Botanical Name: Zexmenia hispida
Plant Type: Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7
AHS Heat Zone:  
Light Requirements: Full Sun; Partial Shade; Full Shade
Water Usage: Low
Soil Type:  Well-Drained
Height: 2 ft.
Spread:  2 ft.
Season of Bloom: April to November
Bloom Color: Golden Yellow
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Native TX Plant: Native
Wildlife Value:  Butterflies (larval & nectar)

A small, shrubby perennial that is covered with dainty, golden yellow daisies from April till August. Zexmenia grows 24" - 30" tall and blooms well in the sun or heavy shade. It is often found in the Texas Hill country growing under the shade of cedar trees. A tough, drought tolerant plant that is an excellent addition to the cultivated garden.


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