Kangaroo Paw, Cat's Paw
Anigozanthos flavidus

Family: Haemodoraceae
Genus: Anigozanthos (an-ih-go-ZAN-thos)
Species: flavidus (FLA-vid-us)

Category
Perennials

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is suitable for growing indoors

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds