Anigozanthos kalbarriensis – Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos kalbarriensis - cats paw

A low growing and compact kangaroo paw, native to the Geraldton region in Western Australia and relatively rare. The flower colour is variable, from yellow to green covered with red velvety hairs, giving them a very tactile quality. The leaves are green and sword shaped, and the plant grows from an underground rhizome, which contributes to its drought resistant qualities. Naturally growing on sandy soils, it needs very good drainage to thrive. Cut back dead flowers to keep tidy.

Family : Haemodoraceae

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Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos kalbarriensis

Common Name : Kangaroo Paw

Height : 0.8

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects