Tall kangaroo-paw
Anigozanthos flavidus

Family: Haemodoraceae

What it is like

A clumping plant which keeps growing from year to year. The rhizome is thick. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The leaves are 1 m long by 2-4 m wide. There is a sheath at the base. The flower stems are 2 m high. They are branched. The flowers are like tubes and 3-4 cm long. They are covered with hairs. The flowers are yellow-green but can be red or pink.

There are 11 Anigozanthos species.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It can grow on a range of soils and climates. It does well in a gritty, well-drained soil. It needs an alkaline pH. It does well in full sun but can grow in light shade. It can be damaged by frost. They grow in a Mediterranean climate. It suits hardiness zones 8-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

The tuberous root is eaten.

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed or division.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anigozanthos coccinea Paxt.;