Tall kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: tall kangaroo paw, Australian yellow sword lily, evergreen kangaroo paw or yellow kangaroo paw.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: tall kangaroo paw, Australian yellow sword lily, evergreen kangaroo paw, yellow kangaroo paw
Scientific name: Anigozanthos flavidus
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Tufted
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Tall kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Tall kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos flavidus) – Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
