Galphimia glauca
Galphimia glauca
- Native to:
- Guam, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua
Meneerke bloem,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,SAplants,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,H. Zell,Yucalyptus,H. Zell,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,SAplants,SAplants
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus:
- Galphimia
- Species:
- Galphimia glauca
- USDA Symbol:
- GAGL6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers open, sunny locations in native range