Golden Thryallis, Gold Shower, Shower of Gold, Rain of Gold
Galphimia glauca

Family: Malpighiaceae
Genus: Galphimia (gal-FIM-ee-uh)
Species: glauca (GLAW-kuh)

Synonym:Thryallis glauca

Category
Shrubs

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds