34 Beautiful Native Plants for Texas Gardens

There are many beautiful and interesting plants native to Texas. If you are a gardener anywhere in the state and want to add native plants to your landscape, you will have many wonderful options to choose from!

Texas is a very large and diverse state, encompassing USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9. Depending on where you live, you may have dry desert landscapes, grasslands, marshlands, savannahs, or pinewoods. Fortunately, a variety of native plants thrive in each unique region.

There are many benefits to growing native plants. These plants have grown in an area since before settlement and are perfectly adapted to the regional climate and growing conditions. Native plants also provide nectar and shelter for local pollinators like bees and butterflies.

You can dedicate your entire landscape to native plants, or just grow a few. There are native plants for all types of landscapes and any style of gardening.

In this article, we will take a closer look at 34 beautiful plants native to Texas. Once you see how many great choices there are, you may want to make more space available for some of the most beautiful options!

American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is an easy-to-grow native shrub. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, and even tolerates fairly heavy shade but may not flower as well in those conditions. Beautyberry prefers moist soil, but once established, it will tolerate occasional drought. A prolonged drought will cause leaves to wilt and drop.

These Texas native plants can grow to six feet tall and as wide. It blooms in the summertime, but the flowers are small and insignificant.

After flowering, beautyberry develops dense, rounded clusters of berries all along the stems. The berries start green but change to a bright lavender color by mid-fall. These colorful berries are incredibly showy and attract birds, squirrels, and other fruit-eating wildlife.

Autumn Sage 

	botanical name Salvia greggii ‘Radio Red’
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 2 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 7 to 9

Autumn sage, also sometimes called Texas sage or Chihuahuan sage, is a small, semi-woody shrub. It grows well in a location with full sun and dry to medium-moisture soil that is very well-drained. It tolerates heat, humidity, and occasional drought.

Autumn sage has fragrant leaves and is not bothered by deer or rabbits. Plants bloom from mid-summer into fall with deep red tubular flowers.

These flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds, making this an excellent plant to incorporate into your landscape if you hope to attract more of these nectar-loving birds.

Black-eyed Susan 

	botanical name Rudbeckia hirta
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 2 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 3 to 7

Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) are a very widespread native plant found in grasslands and prairies. This cheery wildflower has bright yellow flowers with prominent dark brown centers. Flowers bloom throughout the summer and into fall.

Blooming flowers attract pollinators, and the seedheads are a favorite of goldfinches and other seed-eating birds.

Plant black-eyed Susan in full sun with well-drained soil. This plant is a short-lived perennial. Individuals typically live for a couple of years, but plants self-seed quickly and new plants will grow up each year to keep the space full of color. Deadheading spent flowers will help encourage continued flowering and reduce any unwanted reseeding.

Blackfoot Daisy

	botanical name Melampodium leucanthum
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 0.5 to 1 foot
	hardiness zones 5 to 11

Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum), also called plains blackfoot or rock daisy, is a relatively low-growing clumping wildflower. In their native habitat within the south-central states, these daisies grow in grasslands, fields, and disturbed areas. They perform best in full sun with very well-drained soil.

Blackfoot daisy has narrow leaves that deer and rabbits leave alone. The flowers are simple, with toothed white petals and distinct yellow centers.

These Texas native plants have a sweet fragrance and attract butterflies and other pollinators. In full bloom, plants are densely covered with solitary flowers and make a dramatic show.

Black Prairie Clover

	botanical name Dalea frutescens
	plant type Perennial shrub
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 2 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 3 to 8

The black prairie clover is a small shrub native to Texas and a few surrounding states. This is a low-maintenance plant well-adapted to growing in hot, dry climates.

Give these Texas native plants a sunny location with dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil. Plants will spread over time, so give them plenty of space to grow or be prepared to thin colonies as needed.

Black prairie clover has showy flowers that bloom from summer into fall. The flowers are small and pinkish and attract butterflies and bees. This is also the larval host plant for the dogface butterfly. The leaves are fernlike and make an attractive vegetative display.

Blue Sage

	botanical name Salvia azurea
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 3 to 5 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 9

Blue sage, sometimes called pitcher sage, is a Texas native and a good choice for attracting butterflies and bees. The pale purple flowers are two-lipped and tubular.

They bloom from mid-summer into mid-fall, putting on a very showy display. If the flower spikes become top-heavy and fall over, they may benefit from staking to keep them upright.

Blue sage grows well in full sun or partial shade. This plant prefers moist, well-drained soil but will tolerate occasional drought. Plants can be grown from seed or by dividing offshoots. Blue sage has fragrant leaves and is not bothered by browsing deer or rabbits.

Cutleaf Daisy

	botanical name Engelmannia peristenia
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 1 to 2 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 10

Cutleaf daisy is an easily grown wildflower that will grow in almost any sunny location with well-drained soil. Plants are easily grown from seeds or propagated by dividing established clusters.

These Texas native plants tolerate poor soil conditions and drought and have a wide climate tolerance, making them an ideal plant for a wildflower garden. Give them a bit of extra water during prolonged drought.

These plants grow into dense mounds of finely cut, almost fernlike vegetation. The leaves are quite attractive and add some diversity to the landscape. Flowers bloom from early spring into mid-summer, attracting butterflies, bees, and seed-eating birds. The flowers have bright yellow petals with yellow centers.

Davis Mountain Mock Vervain

	botanical name Glandularia bipinnatifida
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 1 to 2 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 9

The Davis Mountain mock vervain (Glandularia bipinnatifida), also known as prairie verbena or purple prairie verbena, is a versatile plant native to the south-central United States.

These Texas native plants are common and widespread, found growing in open grassy meadows and fields. Grow it in a home garden with well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade.

Davis Mountain mock vervain has a long blooming period, producing flowers anytime from spring through fall. The flowers form rounded clusters of small pink or purple blooms. Plants resist deer and will attract an assortment of birds and pollinators.

Four Nerve Daisy

	botanical name Tetraneuris scaposa
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 1 foot
	hardiness zones 4 to 9

Four nerve daisy (Tetraneuris scaposa) is a low-growing, Texas-climate-friendly perennial that thrives in dry rocky areas. Plants grow readily from seeds and prefer full sun or light shade with very well-drained soil. This would be an ideal plant for a xeriscape or rock garden, or along borders and edges. Four nerve daisy tolerates drought, poor soil conditions, and deer.

Four nerve daisy has showy bright yellow flowers that can bloom year-round in ideal conditions. Otherwise, you can expect these daisies to bloom most consistently throughout the springtime.

The flowers attract butterflies and bees, and because of their long blooming period, they provide a valuable nectar source. Plants stay quite compact, with attractive leaves that are thin and almost grasslike.

Frostweed

	botanical name Verbesina virginica
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Part shade to full shade
	height 3 to 6 feet
	hardiness zones 8 to 11

Frostweed, also sometimes known as white crownbeard or iceweed, is a rather unique plant. This perennial wildflower is native to the eastern United States, where it grows in dry open woodlands and along stream banks.

It tolerates both dry and moist soils, as long as the soil is well-drained. It prefers a shaded location and would be an excellent addition to a naturalized shade garden area.

Frostweed blooms from mid-summer into winter. Its small white flowers form large conspicuous clusters and attract butterflies.

In the winter months, you can see how these Texas native plants got their name. The stems split open and the plant sap oozes out, freezing into elaborate crystalline structures. You can see these unusual formations only if you get out early the next morning before they melt away again.

Golden Columbine

	botanical name Aquilegia chrysantha
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 2 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 3 to 9

There are many beautiful varieties of columbine, and any would be an excellent addition to a perennial garden. The golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha), or canary columbine, is native to the southwestern United States. It features showy yellow flowers with long tubular extensions. Columbine may be nibbled by deer and rabbits, but will usually recover and continue to bloom.

Golden columbine is easily grown from seed and will reseed itself in ideal conditions. Multiple varieties of columbine growing in close proximity will tend to hybridize, and you may find yourself with some new flower colors you didn’t originally plant! Golden columbine grows well in full sun or partial shade, with moist, well-drained soil.

Greenthread

	botanical name Thelesperma filifolium
	plant type Herbaceous perennial, annual
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 2 to 2.5 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 11

Greenthread is a short-lived perennial wildflower, or it can easily be grown almost anywhere as an annual. It is native to the south-central United States, where it grows in open fields and disturbed areas with full sun and dry, gritty soil.

Greenthread has very thin, feathery foliage that is attractive and contrasts nicely with other leafier plants. The flowers bloom from spring into fall and are showy and bright yellow with prominent dark centers. The flowers attract pollinators, and deer leave them alone.

Gregg’s Mistflower

	botanical name Conoclinium greggii
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 1 to 2 feet
	hardiness zones 7 to 10

Gregg’s mistflower, also known as the palmleaf mistflower, is a great plant for attracting butterflies. It is native to the southwestern United States and south into Mexico. It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. 

In warmer climates, these Texas native plants bloom anytime between spring and fall. The flowers are pale purple and grow in clusters. Individual flowers have a feathery appearance, giving the flower clusters a very fluffy look. The leaves are also deeply lobed, giving this plant an overall appealing appearance.

Large-flowered Tickseed

	botanical name Coreopsis grandiflora
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 1.5 to 2.5 feet
	hardiness zones 4 to 9

The large-flowered tickseed is a widespread native wildflower across most of the eastern and southern United States. This plant grows readily from seed and thrives in sandy soils and other poor growing conditions. It can be grown as a short-lived perennial or as an annual that happily reseeds itself. 

Grow large-flowered tickseed in full sun with dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil. This plant tolerates occasional drought, rocky soil, rabbits, and deer.

It blooms throughout the summer months with showy, bright yellow flowers. It would be a good addition to a pollinator garden because plenty of butterflies and bees will visit the flowers.

Maidenhair Fern 

	botanical name Adiantum capillus-veneris
	plant type Fern
	sun requirements Part shade to full shade
	height 0.75 to 1.5 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 8

Maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris), also commonly called the southern maidenhair fern, is a widespread native fern that inhabits varied habitats, including moist forests and cracks in limestone bluffs.

It grows across most of the southern half of the United States and is easily incorporated into a shade garden in the home landscape.

Maidenhair fern has delicate, showy foliage, but it is a fairly tough plant. Grow it in a shaded area with moist, well-drained soil. In suitable conditions, plants will slowly spread to form a colony of leafy vegetation that, as long as it receives enough moisture, remains attractive throughout the entire growing season.

Mealycup Sage

	botanical name Salvia farinacea
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 1 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 8 to 10

Mealycup sage is native to Texas and Mexico. It is a good perennial wildflower for warmer hardiness zones as it tolerates heat and dry soil.

If you live in a slightly cooler climate zone, start seeds indoors before the last frost and plant seedlings outside in the springtime to grow as annuals. This plant grows well in full sun, but also does okay with partial shade. 

Mealycup sage blooms from late spring until the first frost. This plant forms large bushy clusters of vegetation that are aromatic when crushed. Deer and rabbits don’t bother these Texas native plants, but butterflies and hummingbirds will be drawn to the large, showy, purple flower spikes.

Narrow-leaf Coneflower

	botanical name Echinacea angustifolia
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 1 to 2 feet
	hardiness zones 3 to 8

Narrow-leaf coneflower is native to the south-central United States, where it can be found in prairies and dry grasslands. This is a fairly compact plant that grows best in full sun with dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil. This native wildflower is tolerant of drought, deer, and rocky or gritty soil.

Narrow-leaf coneflower blooms in the mid-summer months. It has a prominent central flower disk with long, narrow, downward-curving, pale pinkish-purple petals.

The flowers are quite showy and attract both butterflies and birds. Plants are low-maintenance and easily grown from seed.

Possum Haw

	botanical name Ilex decidua
	plant type Deciduous shrub
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 7 to 15 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 9

If you have room in your landscape for a shrub, consider growing a native shrub. Possum haw, also sometimes called deciduous holly, is a worthwhile plant that is low-maintenance and provides food and habitat for native birds. This plant grows well in full sun or partial shade in medium-moisture soil. 

Possum haw is a deciduous variety of holly that loses its leaves each winter. Instead of winter leaves, however, you will have a shrub full of beautiful, bright red berries that persist through the winter months. Many birds and small mammals will be interested in eating these winter berries.

Prickly Pear

	botanical name Opuntia spp
	plant type Cactus
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 1 to 4 feet
	hardiness zones 4 to 9

Prickly pear is one of the hardiest varieties of cacti. There are many different species, and several Opuntia species are native to Texas and the eastern and south-central United States.

They are quite tolerant of cold weather and can grow in any moderate climate. Give them full sun with well-drained soil. Prickly pear is a very low-maintenance plant.

Prickly pear cacti typically have sparse clusters of visible spines as well as small tufts of tiny, almost microscopic spines, so be very careful any time you handle one of these plants.

These cacti bloom in the summer and fall with large, very showy flowers, commonly yellow. After flowering, bright red fruits form and linger on the plant well into the fall and winter months. The flowers attract pollinators.

Red Yucca

	botanical name Hesperaloe parviflora
	plant type Broadleaf evergreen
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 3 to 5 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 10

Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is a plant well-adapted to the Texas climate. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and looks great as part of a desert garden or even grown in a large container.

Plant it in full sun with very well-drained soil. These Texas native plants will slowly spread into clusters and can be divided and propagated as desired.

Red yucca has thin, stiff, greenish-blue leaves. The leaves are evergreen, so you can enjoy this plant all year. In the late summer, plants send up very tall flowering stalks that may need staking if they start to flop over. The flowers are bright pink to red and are very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Sundrops

	botanical name Calylophus berlandieri
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 0.5 to 1.5 feet
	hardiness zones 0.5 to 1.5 feet

Sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri), or Berlandier’s sundrops, have bright, lemon-yellow flowers. The flowers bloom from spring through fall and attract pollinators. The leaves are thin and grow along upright stems. When growing in a dense cluster at full bloom, sundrops are extremely showy.

Sundrops would be an excellent plant for a rock garden, pollinator garden, or low-growing border. It prefers full sun with dry, gritty soil. Sundrops are easily grown from seed and are fairly low-maintenance. It resists drought, and deer don’t typically bother this plant.

Swamp Mallow

	botanical name Hibiscus moscheutos
	plant type Herbaceous perennial shrub
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 3 to 7 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 9

Swamp mallow is a shrubby perennial that is well-adapted to moist areas. If you have a sunny wet area, floodplain, rain garden, or moist meadow-like area, this would be an ideal plant to try. This plant will not perform well in drought or dry soils.

Swamp mallow blooms in late summer or early fall. The flowers are very large and showy, typically dark pink with deeper pink centers and prominent pollen-covered anthers. The flowers attract butterflies and a host of other insect pollinators. 

Texas Blazing Star

	botanical name Liatris punctata
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 2 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 5 to 9

Texas blazing star, sometimes also called gayfeather, is a very showy plant that would make a wonderful addition to a perennial wildflower garden or butterfly garden. Blazing star has thin leaves growing along upright stems.

Flowers bloom in summer and fall, attracting a multitude of pollinators and seed-eating birds. The long flower spikes are full of densely packed, feathery, bright purple-pink flowers.

Grow blazing star in full sun. This plant prefers regular soil moisture but will also tolerate brief periods of dry soil. Plants also tolerate heat and poor soil quality, but may be eaten by deer. Blazing star is easily grown from seed and, once established, is a beautiful low-maintenance perennial.

Texas Lantana

	botanical name Lantana urticoides
	plant type Perennial shrub
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 6 feet
	hardiness zones 8 to 11

Texas lantana (Lantana urticoides) is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that is great for filling up a larger space in the garden. This medium-sized shrub resists deer and drought and tolerates poor soil. Prune it low each winter after vegetation has died off, and fast new spring growth will sprout each year for a renewed full-sized shrub by the end of the growing season.

Texas lantana has a long blooming period and can bloom almost continually from late spring through frost. The leaves have a distinct pungent scent that makes this plant resistant to browsing herbivores.

The flowers bloom in profusion and are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The blossoms form rounded clusters of tiny individual flowers that range in color from yellow to dark reddish-orange, all within a single cluster!

Texas Mountain Laurel 

	botanical name Sophora secundiflora
	plant type Evergreen shrub
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 10 to 15 feet
	hardiness zones 7 to 10

Texas mountain laurel, also called frijolillo or mescal bean, is actually a large shrubby legume. It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Grow it in moist soil if you can, although once established, Texas mountain laurel is fairly drought-tolerant.

This bushy plant is evergreen, so you can enjoy greenery throughout the year. Include it in a hedgerow planting or in a moist natural area where it can spread freely by underground root runners. Blooming in the springtime, the light purple flowers can be numerous, very showy, and sweetly fragrant.

Texas Rock Rose

	botanical name Pavonia lasiopetala
	plant type Perennial shrub
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 3.5 to 4 feet
	hardiness zones 9 to 11

Texas rock rose, also known as Texas swamp mallow, is a small shrub that is native to Texas. This plant grows well in shallow, dry, well-drained rocky soil. Plant it in full sun or with some light afternoon shade. These plants are not bothered by deer. 

Texas rock rose blooms from spring through fall. The flowers resemble a dark pink hibiscus with prominent anthers and stamen. For ornamental uses, plant these Texas native plants in a sunny perennial garden where the showy flowers will attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Texas Sage

	botanical name Leucophyllum frutescens
	plant type Broadleaf evergreen
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 5 to 8 feet
	hardiness zones 8 to 10

Texas sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), also called Texas barometer bush, is a fragrant evergreen shrub. The small leaves are silvery green and remain on the plant throughout the year for winter interest.

Plants may bloom at any time during the year, but flowering is most likely during the summer and autumn months. The flowers attract insect pollinators, and deer and rabbits do not bother the plants.

Texas sage thrives in dry conditions. It is well-adapted to dry, gritty soil and periodic drought. Grow it in a naturalized area, as part of a sunny hedgerow, or even in a large container. Plants can be propagated by cuttings or grown from seed.

Upright Prairie Coneflower

	botanical name Ratibida columnifera
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 1 to 3 feet
	hardiness zones 4 to 9

The upright prairie coneflower, also known as Mexican hat or long-headed coneflower, is native throughout much of the eastern and central United States.

This plant grows into clumps and large clusters of thin-leaved plants. They bloom throughout the summer and into early fall with brightly colored yellow and orange flowers with prominent, elongated central discs.

Upright prairie coneflower grows well in a xeriscape garden because it tolerates dry soil. It would also be an excellent addition to a butterfly garden because the flowers have a long bloom season and attract numerous pollinators. This coneflower grows readily from seed and makes a beautiful cluster planting.

Wax Mallow

	botanical name Malvaviscus arboreus var drummondii
	plant type Deciduous Shrub
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 3 to 10 feet
	hardiness zones 8 to 10

Wax mallow, also known as Turk’s cap, is a small to medium-sized shrub that is well adapted to hot, dry climates. Grow it in full sun or partial shade with moist to dry, well-drained soil. Plants can be grown from seed or by division of mature clusters. 

Wax mallow is native to the southeastern United States. The flowers bloom during the summer and autumn months and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers are large, showy, and bright red. They resemble a hibiscus flower that never fully opens but remains in a tightly-spiraled arrangement of petals.

Wild Bergamot 

	botanical name Monarda fistulosa
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun to part shade
	height 2 to 4 feet
	hardiness zones 3 to 9

Wild bergamot is a widespread native wildflower and a member of the mint family with distinctly fragrant leaves. The flowers bloom throughout the summer months, forming clusters of pale purple blooms that attract hummingbirds and are a favorite of pollinators.

Wild bergamot is not bothered by deer or rabbits. It is drought-tolerant and holds up well in hot climates. Dense clusters of vegetation in moist, humid climates will be susceptible to powdery mildew and should be thinned periodically to improve air circulation.

This plant grows best in full sun with well-drained soil, but it will tolerate some light shade. Plants will spread by self-seeding and by underground runners.

Winecups

	botanical name Callirhoe involucrata
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 0.5 to 1 foot
	hardiness zones 4 to 8

This showy wildflower will put on a show-stopping floral display. Individual flowers are bright fuchsia and bloom in profusion each spring.

Foliage can form a dense clump, spreading by self-seeding and vegetative growth. Established plants grow a long taproot, making them drought-tolerant but difficult to transplant. 

Grow winecups in a naturalized wildflower garden, incorporate them into a rock garden, or use them as a coarse ground cover. These plants grow best in full sun with dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil. Roots may rot in poorly drained soil, but otherwise, winecups are a beautiful, low-maintenance plant. 

Wood Fern

	botanical name Thelypteris kunthii
	plant type Fern
	sun requirements Part shade to full shade
	height 3 to 5 feet
	hardiness zones 6 to 9

Ferns are beautiful plants to include in a shade garden or partially shaded area of your landscape. This wood fern (Thelypteris kunthii), also known as the river fern or southern maiden fern, is native to Texas and the southeastern United States.

It occurs naturally in rich, moist soils in forests and along streams. In the home landscape, give these Texas native plants a shaded location with rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Wood fern is not bothered by deer. In ideal conditions, it will spread to form colonies of attractive vegetation. Ferns don’t produce flowers but have very attractive fronds that stay green throughout most of the year. These plants can be easily divided and propagated, as desired, when vegetative clusters grow and spread.

Wright’s Desert Honeysuckle

	botanical name Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii
	plant type Deciduous shrub
	sun requirements Full sun
	height 3 to 5 feet
	hardiness zones 7 to 10

Wright’s desert honeysuckle, also called Texas firecracker, is an attractive, smaller shrub that can be grown in almost any sunny location. Incorporate it into a perennial wildflower garden, or plant it with other small shrubs. This plant is native to Texas and south into Mexico, where it is well-adapted to a hot, dry climate.

Wright’s desert honeysuckle blooms throughout the summer months and into fall. The bright red tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, and it would be an excellent plant for a pollinator garden.

Wright’s desert honeysuckle is not bothered by deer or rabbits. If plants grow too large and sprawling, they can be trimmed back, but pruning is not necessary.

Zexmenia

	botanical name Wedelia texana
	plant type Herbaceous perennial
	sun requirements Full sun to full shade
	height 1.5 to 2 feet
	hardiness zones 7 to 10

Zexmen, also known as orange wedelia, is a versatile perennial. These Texas native plants are well-adapted to high heat and drought and are not too picky about soil quality.

In the warmer parts of its range, this plant will stay evergreen throughout the winter. In the cooler parts of its range, it will die back to the ground after frost and regrow the following spring.

Zexmenia has small leaves that grow along semi-woody stems. Flowers bloom anytime from spring through fall and attract many butterflies and bees. The flowers are small, showy, and bright yellow. This would be a good plant for any perennial wildflower garden, to attract pollinators, or to grow in a container.