Kangaroo Paw is the common name for the Anigozanthus, which is native to Western Australia, It has unique flowers that come in many colours, the flowers emerge from sword-shaped leaves. The plant grows to around 50cm high, and the flower stalks grow up to 1 metre high. Plant your Kangaroo Paws in well drained soil in the full sun. It is suitable for cool-temperate to warm climates. There are many colours available, and some of the modern hybrids are spectacular, one having black and green flowers. Many varieties are Ink spot resistant - ink spot is a disease that turns parts of the leaves black. I photographed this plant in a harbourside reserve.
