Yellow Kangaroo Paw

Yellow Kangaroo Paw

(Anigozanthos spp.)

Yellow Kangaroo Paw is a striking Australian native perennial known for its vibrant, golden-yellow tubular flowers that attract birds and pollinators. Its upright, clumping growth habit and long-lasting blooms make it a standout feature in gardens, containers, and landscapes. Perfect for adding vertical color and texture to native or modern garden designs.

🌿 Key Features

• Bright yellow, tubular flowers attracting birds and pollinators

• Evergreen, clumping perennial with strappy foliage

• Long flowering period from spring through summer

• Drought-tolerant and hardy once established

• Ideal for borders, mass plantings, and containers

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🌱 Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun for best flowering

• Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers sandy or loamy soils

• Climate: Thrives in temperate, Mediterranean, and subtropical regions

• Hardiness: Frost-tolerant once established; protect young plants from severe frost

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💧 Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment

• Feeding: Apply low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer during the growing season

• Pruning: Remove old flower stems to encourage new blooms; tidy foliage as needed

• Tolerance: Drought, coastal exposure, and heat once established

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🌿 Landscape Uses

• Feature plant in native and bird-friendly gardens

• Borders and mass plantings

• Containers for patios and courtyards

• Low-maintenance, water-wise landscapes