Hairy Wedelia
(Wedelia hispida)
Hairy Wedelia (Wedelia hispida)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-09-12T19:07:29-07:00 |
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Summary
Wedelia hispida, commonly known as Hairy Wedelia, is an evergreen shrub native to open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands in Mexico and Texas. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). This plant features hairy foliage, which gives it its common name, and it produces daisy-like yellow and orange flowers that bloom profusely from spring to fall, adding long-lasting color to garden spaces.
Hairy Wedelia is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used as ground cover or in border plantings due to its spreading habit and vibrant flowers. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. It is also appreciated for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can become invasive and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairy Wedelia is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used as ground cover or in border plantings due to its spreading habit and vibrant flowers. While it prefers full sun or part shade, it is adaptable to a range of light conditions. It is also appreciated for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Gardeners should be aware that in some areas, it can become invasive and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1-2.5 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Wedelia hispida, Zexmenia hispida, Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida, Wedelia scabra, Aspilia potosina, Buphthalmum scabrum, Lipochaeta texana, Viguiera longipes, Viguiera pauciflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Wedelia acapulcensis var. hispida (Kunth) Strother