Anigozanthos gabrielae
Dwarf Kangaroo Paw
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 |
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. |