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, South West

Common name: kangaroo paw, 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 a height of 1 m or more when in bloom. The outside of the flowers is covered with green or reddish hairs. The inflorescence is said to resemble a kangaroo's paw, hence its common name. It needs well-drained, acidic soil, as it doesn't like to stand in damp conditions, especially in winter. However, it does like water and fertilizer during the growing season. Beware: snails and slugs like to eat foliage.

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