Anigozanthos flavidus – Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos flavidus - tall kangaroo paw

Anigozanthos flavidus - tall kangaroo paw
Anigozanthos flavidus - tall kangaroo paw

This wild species kangaroo paw is the most reliable and long lived of this group. The leathery, dark green leaves are very tough and tend to hold up better against ink spot than all other kangaroo paws. There are numerous colour and height forms of this species as you will see illlustrated here. Make sure you find a good colour form as it is great bird attracting garden plant that can be a feature at the back of beds. Remove the dead flower stems and their associated foliage after flowering.

Family : Haemodoraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Column-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos flavidus

Common Name : Kangaroo Paw

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Pink, Green, Orange, Purple, Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds