Anigozanthos manglesii
Kangaroo's Foot Plant, Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw
Family |
Haemodoraceae |
Genus |
Anigozanthos |
Species |
manglesii |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
1 - 5 |
Height |
1 - 1.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 1.5 m |
Landscape |
Low maintenance wall-side borders. |
Cultivation |
Full sun, well-drained, loam and sand. Acid and alkaline pH soils. |
Shape |
Tufted. |
Leaf Description |
Narrowly strap-shaped leaves and erect stems. |
Flower Description |
Simple racemes of tubular, hairy and hooded flowers. 8 cm in length and 2-lipped. |
Colour Description |
The stems are red. The leaves are green. The flowers are greenish-yellow to dark green in colour. |
Notable Specimens |
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
Propagation |
Seed and division. |