Galphimia gracilis (Slender Goldshower)
T ropPlant Accession Number (TPAN) : 0015 Botanical Name: Galphimia gracilis Common Name: Slender Goldshower, Gold Shower, Galphimia Cultivar: N/A Family: Malpighiaceae Galphimia gracilis Photo by Matthew Gaston Native To: Eastern Mexico Landscaping Information Plant Type : Shrub Texture: Fine Form: Upright-Narrow Height (on average, in landscape use): 4'-8' Height to Spread Ratio: 1:1 Growth Rate: Medium Landscape Values: Accent, Background, Border, Color, Edging, Facer, Filler, Foundation, Quick Effect Outstanding Quality: Flower Color Galphimia gracilis Photo by Matthew Gaston Botanical Descriptions Flowers: 0.75" long, 5 vivid bright petals, arranged in racemes with 10-25 flowers. Galphimia gracilis flower Photo by Matthew Gaston Fruits: 0.2", segmented Foliage Color: Young/immature: Soft Green. Mature: Bright Medium Green to Blue-Green. Foliage Tip: Round