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Anigozanthos gabrielae


Dwarf Kangaroo Paw




Origin:  Native to West Australia.
Family
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Species
gabrielae
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Cool season protection under glass.
Temperature (°C)
-7
Height
5 - 20 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Full sun and moist sandy loam soils.
Leaf Description
Leaves are strap-shaped and are 10 cm long.
Flower Description
Tubular, 2.5 - 4 cm long and sharply recurved. Blooms in winter to late spring.
Colour Description
The leaves are a greenish-blue. The flowers are a reddish-green and sometimes yellow.
Texture Description
Bristles or hairs on the leaf margins.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
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