Anigozanthos flavidus
KANGAROO PAW
Haemodoraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Australia, WA

Other Botanical Names: Anigosia flavida, Anigozanthos coccineus, A. flavescens, A. grandiflorus, Schwaegrichenia flavida

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Anigozanthos flavidus
KANGAROO PAW
Haemodoraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind, light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow, green, red, pink or orange

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green or blue-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, mass planting, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting hummingbird






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