Galphimia gracilis makes a great background plant here in the Southwest, reaching about 4-6' tall and wide. Abundant clusters of golden flowers are produced at branch tips from mid-spring through fall, followed by small round fruits. These fruits can be trimmed off to encourage more blossoms. Plants will be evergreen in frost free areas, but will freeze to the ground below the mid 20's. Galphimia will recover from the roots in the springtime once the ground warms up. If not frost damaged, plants can also be cut to the ground in early spring to promote a nice compact habit. Plant in full sun to part shade for the best bloom show.
Galphimia gracilis (Shower of Gold)
Galphimia gracilis
Shower of Gold, Slender Goldshower
Galphimia gracilis makes a great background plant here in the Southwest, reaching about 4-6' tall and wide. Abundant clusters of golden flowers are produced at branch tips from mid-spring through fall, followed by small round fruits. These fruits can be trimmed off to encourage more blossoms. Plants will be evergreen in frost free areas, but will freeze to the ground below the mid 20's. Galphimia will recover from the roots in the springtime once the ground warms up. If not frost damaged, plants can also be cut to the ground in early spring to promote a nice compact habit. Plant in full sun to part shade for the best bloom show.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Gold |
| Flower Season | Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 6' (ft0 |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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