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Galphimia glauca

Also Known As

  • Thryallis galphimia

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Galphimia glauca plant details

Galphimia glauca is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galphimia glauca

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: malpighiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, hedge, mass-planting, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galphimia glauca

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shrub or hedge plant in the south. A container plant in the north. Lots of 4-6" clusters of fragrant yellow flowers at the stem tips in late summer and fall. Likes sun, growing to 5' at maturity. Drought tolerant. Hardy zone 9-11. Deer proof. Flowers year round in the south.

Gardening facts about Galphimia glauca plant

How to Grow Galphimia glauca

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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