tall kangaroo paw
Also known as: Australian yellow sword lily; evergreen kangaroo paw; yellow kangaroo paw
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos flavidus)
- Genus
- Anigozanthos
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tall kangaroo paw
Distribution map
Southwestern Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tall kangaroo paw
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tall kangaroo paw care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in 3 parts peat substitute or leaf mould and 1 part each loam and sharp sand. Excellent as a cut flower
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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