This shrub and has upright multiple greyish woody stems that are covered in a reddish hairs and forms a compact rounded habit. It has dull-green oblong leaves and the bright yellow star-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters during early spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Galphimia glaucais naturally found in North America from Mexico to Guatemala growing in tropical forest margins and shrubland on the coast and inland. It prefers a well-drained fertile drier sandy soli in a protected sunny position and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

Thryallis is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in garden borders or trimmed to form a low hedge. It is also mass planted as a ground cover in large gardens or parks and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. The shrub may also be grown in patio pots or used in tropical settings. ID 2648

Galphimia (gal-FEE-mee-ah) glauca(GLAW-kuh)

Malpighiaceae (mal-PIEE-gee-AY-see-ee)