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Anigozanthos rufus/Kangaroo Paw
Grows well in Mediterranean- like climates
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Grows well in Mediterranean- like climates
This bright orange-red flowering plant likes dry, cool climates
An outdoor planting in Southern California
A close view of the "paws"
A tall floral stalk silhouetted against a California blue sky
A strong, healthy specimen in full bloom in Monterey, California
A dark, maroon-red flowering cultivar growing in an office complex in Southern California
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Scientific Name:
Anigozanthos rufus
Common Name:
Kangaroo Paw
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This native of Western Australia does well outdoors in frost free climates, but can be used as a container plant where kept warm in winter. Grows best in a sandy soil with some peat moss to hold the water. It is a plant that is tolerant to drought.