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tall kangaroo paw

Anigozanthos flavidus

Genus: Anigozanthos
Family: Haemodoraceae
Common Names: Australian yellow sword lily, evergreen kangaroo paw, yellow kangaroo paw

About this plant

A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 2.5min height, with strap-shaped leaves and erect, branched stems bearing sprays of tubular, yellowish-green to brownish-red flowers 5cm or more long

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in 3 parts peat substitute or leaf mould and 1 part each loam and sharp sand. Excellent as a cut flower

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

ConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years