Botanical Name: Anigozanthus manglesii
Common Name: Kangaroo paw Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Upright clumping, grassy plant with flat fans of sword-like leaves; unique hairy, colorful tubular lowers are held above leaves Height to 3' Spread t 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred Soil needs excellent drainage to thrive, do not allow to become soggy Hardiness some frost; Zones 12, 13, 15-24 Morphology: Leaves Narrow, blue-green to 1' long, 1" wide; forms flat, fan-shaped clumps with reddish cast at base Flowers Unique tubular flowers in brilliant green, reddish at base; arising from thick dark stems clothed in wooly red hairs; very dramatic bloom Fruit narrow capsule Propagation: seed and division Usage: Remarkable accent plant used for flowers in spring; foliage clumps are unremarkable but stunning bloom makes the plant worth growing; can be used in pots or in raised beds if drainage is not good enough Landscape Care: Watering Likes regular water during flowering; can be kept fairly dry during winter dormancy Fertilizing slow-release at planting Pruning Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming season Pests/Diseases None major; excellent drainage is necessary for best growth Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Haemodoraceae Notes: |
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