Botanical Name
Anigozanthos ‘Western Star Yellow Gem’
Common Name
Western Star Yellow Gem Kangaroo Paw
Description
Western Star Yellow Gem is a brilliant yellow-flowered kangaroo paw cultivar that brings sunshine to native gardens year-round. This compact variety produces cheerful bright yellow fuzzy flowers on sturdy stems, creating vibrant displays that attract honeyeaters and native birds. The distinctive kangaroo paw-shaped blooms make excellent cut flowers while the grey-green strappy foliage provides attractive structure. Bred for superior garden performance, this cultivar offers extended flowering periods and improved disease resistance. Drought tolerant once established and thriving in well-drained soils, it’s perfect for mass plantings, borders, and container gardens.
Plant Category
Grasses
Size (H x W)
Height: 60-100cm, Spread: 50-80cm
Anigozanthos species naturally occur in sandy heathlands and open woodlands of Western Australia, thriving in well-drained acidic soils with Mediterranean climate conditions and excellent drainage.
Cultural SIgnificance
Kangaroo paws are Western Australia’s floral emblem and hold significant cultural importance as iconic Australian native flowers.
Kuranga respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Wurundjeri people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.
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