Anigozanthos flavidus
Family: Haemodoraceae
Common names: AUSTRALIAN SWORD LILY, CAT'S PAW, EVERGREEN KANGAROO PAW, KANGAROO PAW, TALL KANGAROO PAW
Native to: Western Australia
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, tufted
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 4 feet
Max width: 3.3 feet
Flower
blue/green, orange, pink, red, secondary color present, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: division, seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil acidity: slightly acidic
Soil types: loam, sandy
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant