Rain of Gold
Galphimia glauca
(gal-FIM-ee-uh) (GLAW-kuh)
Malpighiaceae
Synonyms: Gold Shower, Shower of Gold, Thryallis glauca, Mexican Gold Bush
While out looking for some perennials for shade on Sunday I spied this plant. Bringing the camera to the nursery is probably not the best idea since I can easy get sidetracked. Like shooting this picture of this sun-loving tender perennial. It is only hardy to USDA Zone 9. The flower and plant were quite attractive and it looked like it would grow well in a container. It is native to the drier areas of Central America.
Speaking of tropical plants I think I am going to start bringing in a few of the big ones at the Estate next week, Last night was pretty cold (not nearly cold enough to frost) and it was a reminder. I don’t like waiting to bring everything in at once when there is a frost warning since there are some large trees and other pots.
This is a digital watercolor I was playing around with, It was a photo of a Ladybug sitting on a Hollyhock bud.
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Too bad the 'Rain of Gold' is tender. I like the flower form and color. (yes I never tire of yellow)
The Aster photos are stunning. Now that the coneflowers are pretty much finished the Asters have caught my attention too.
Very nice lady bug photo! I like your blog, very nice flowers!
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