Life Cycle: Perennial

Hardiness Zones: 9b to 11; moderate frost tolerance (compared to other Anigozanthos
varieties)

H x W (approx): Approx 2ft tall (4ft, in bloom) and 2ft wide

Spacing: 24 inches on center for groupings/mass planting

Bloom Time: Season-long flowers!

Flower: Numerous, vivid red and orange “kangaroo paw” flowers sit above the foliage
on branched inflorescences.

Foliage Color: Broad, sword-like foliage arranged in fans that create a 3-dimensional
tufted plant. Deep green with a smooth texture.

Habit: Upright, architectural foliage (similar to a Dietes, Phormium, Dianella, etc)

Containers?: Yes, adds an awesome splash of color and the foliage adds nice texture
contrast to bedding plants and perennials.

Light Requirement: Full sun

Water Requirement: Regular irrigation, but plant in a free draining soil

Maintenance Category: Requires little maintenance once established

Uses: For landscape application, best suited to arid climates such as those of the
Western US.  In those areas, it is ideal for accent plantings, borders, in mass such as
streetscapes, groupings, and so on.  In other parts of the country, kangaroo paw can be
used in the landscape as short-lived perennials or in planters and mixed containers.

Maintenance Notes: For best results, fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer for
Australian plants (i.e. low-no Phosphorous and, if possible, organic sources of Nitrogen
like bone meal, alfalfa meal, etc). After flowering remove the older stems and leaves to
help promote new growth and foliage the following year.