Botanical name: Anigozanthos flavidus DC Synonyms: Anigosia flavida, Anigozanthos coccineus, A. flavescens, A. flavidus var. bicolor, A. grandiflorus, A. manglesii, Schwaegrichenis flavida. Family: Haemodoraceae Origin: Australia, southwestern Common name: Australian sword lily Hardiness: -5°C IUCN Red List: no Anigozanthos flavidus is an evergreen perennial in the Haemodoraceae family, native to southwestern Australia. Its leaves are evergreen and it reaches heights of around 1 m or more when flowering. The outside of the flowers is covered with green or reddish hairs. The inflorescence resembles a kangaroo’s paw, hence its common name. It needs very well-drained, acidic soil, as it doesn’t like damp feet, especially in winter, but it does like water and fertilizer during the growing season. Beware: snails and slugs like to eat the foliage. For further information: http://gardenbreizh.org/modules/gbdb/plante-686-anigozanthos-flavidus.html