Anigozanthos humilis – Catspaw

Anigozanthos humilis is an interesting Western Australian species kangaroo paw

Anigozanthos humilis

A very attractive kangaroo paw from the south west of Western Australia, with yellow flowers richly shaded with orange and red appearing in spring and summer. It tolerates heat and humidity, but is a bit frost tender. Flower stems reach up to a metre high. Likes a well drained soil. Grows from an underground rhizome, which gives it resilience in drought times.

Family : Haemodoraceae

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Plant Type : Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial, Bulb or bulb-like

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Anigozanthos humilis

Common Name : Catspaw

Height : 1

Flower Color : Yellow, Red, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Not frost tolerant

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Anigozanthos humilis – Catspaw