| Botanical name | Anigozanthos flavidus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January October November December Tall flower spikes with hairy, tubular flowers in shades of yellow to red appear in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Kangaroo paw |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A clump-forming dark green perennial with swordlike foliage. |
| Maintenance | Cut spent flower spikes down to ground level. |
| Uses | Makes an excellent cut flower. |
| Interesting info | Makes an excellent cut flower. |
Anigozanthos flavidus (Kangaroo paw)
- Botanical name: Anigozanthos flavidus
- Common name(s): Kangaroo paw
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A clump-forming dark green perennial with swordlike foliage. Tall flower spikes with hairy, tubular flowers in shades of yellow to red appear in summer. Cut spent flower spikes down to ground level. Drought tolerant once established. Makes an excellent cut flower.
Botanical Pronunciation: a-nee-gN-thus/ FLAH-vi-dus
Anigozanthos flavidus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January October November December
Tall flower spikes with hairy, tubular flowers in shades of yellow to red appear in summer.
A clump-forming dark green perennial with swordlike foliage.
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