Anigozanthos flavidus 'Bush Gold'
Bush Gold Kangaroo Paw
Description
This evergreen perennial forms clumps with foliage reaching 2' high. From spring through summer emerge the bright yellow tubular flower buds that flare open at tips like a paw, about 3' tall. This plant prefers full sun in well draining soil. Fertilize only in spring.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.