Golden Thryallis, Gold Shower

Frost Tolerance: Generally killed to the ground below 30° F (-1° C)

Sun Exposure: Part sun to part shade

Origin: Mexico, Guatemala

Growth Habits: Evergreen tropical shrub, fast growing to 3 to 6 feet tall (0.9-1.8 m) or more, 3 to 4 feet wide (0.9-1.2 m); stems covered with red hair; elliptic, glossy, gray-green leaves, up to 2 inches long (5 cm)

Flowers: Yellow flowers

Watering Needs: Moderate water, slightly drought resistant, needs good drainage, prefers soils rich in organic content

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in summer

Galphimia is an anagram of the closely related genus Malpighia.

Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers, 0.6 to 0.8 inch in diameter (1-5-2 cm), in clusters at the stem tips, in late summer and fall. f it is kept warm, it blooms most of the year.

Fruiting Habits:
Three part seed capsules

Culture:
Trim to keep compact. Can be sheared into low hedges.