Anigozanthos flavidus Redoute
- Common Name: Tall Kangaroo Paw, Yellow Kangaroo Paw
- Family: Haemodoraceae
- Country of Origin: southwestern Australia
- Habitat: moist areas in open forest
- Description: [syn. Anigozanthos coccineus Paxt.]
Regarded as the hardiest of the kangaroo paws, this species has a vigorous clumping growth habit to 3 ft (1 m) across. With long, dull green leaves, flowering stems 3–5 ft (1–1.5 m) tall, and flowers in green, yellow or soft red tones, this species has proved adaptable to a range of soils and climates. Native to the far southwestern corner of Australia, where it is attractive to native birds, it is used extensively in hybridization programs.
- Culture: They prefer warm, very well-drained sandy or gravelly soil and a hot, sunny, open position. Water well during dry seasons. Most will tolerate very light frosts and do well in coastal regions. Most tolerate summer drought, although flowering will be prolonged with summer water. Propagate by division in spring or from fresh seed. Plants are often affected by ink disease, a fungus which blackens the foliage. Protect from snails which can shred younger leaves overnight.
- USDA Zone: 9-11
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Accession Data:
- Accession # 199000072
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 01-01-1990
- Bench: 2106 - MED:Western Australia A
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 05-11-2013
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Commelinales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Haemodoraceae
- SubFamily: Conostyloideae
- Tribe: Conostylideae
- SubTribe:
References:
Guide to Anigozanthos - Australian National Botanic Garden Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version Hortus Third, LH Bailey Hortorium, 1976
data regenerated on Wed, 22 May 2013 14:18:50 -0400
