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Anigozanthos flavidus
Kangaroo Paw
Notes

Uses: As a vertical accent in mixed beds or planted en-mass in median strips, verges and roundabouts.
Flower stems to 2m. Quick to moderate growth, prune after flowering.
Bird and insect attracting.
Requires well-drained soils.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.

  • Height 0.4-0.5m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Haemodoraceae
  • Botanical Name Anigozanthos flavidus
  • Common Name Kangaroo Paw
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Clumping, Vigorous
  • Landscape Coast, 2nd line coast, Plains, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Fire, Lime, Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Green
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Strap-leaved