Thryallis Golden Shower Plant

Galphimia glauca

Family

Malpighiaceae

Origin

Eastern Maxico

Description

Thryallis is a large, evergreen shrub. The leaves are opposite on the stems, light green to bluish, smooth or waxy and elliptical to oval-shaped with two visible glands at the base. The stems are reddish with many hairs. The yellow flowers are borne on terminal racemes, or un-branched flower stalks. The shrubs bear some flowers year round with a heavier bloom in summer. The flower petals do not drop completely and interesting three part seed capsules grow above them.

Environment

Galphimia prefers well-drained soil and needs full sun to flower profusely but will grow in partial shade. It should be pruned back occasionally after flowering to make a better shape. Propagation is by means of cuttings or seeds, which are produced in abundance.

Landscape Use
Garden bedding plant & Container Plant