Botanical Name
Anigozanthos ‘Yellow Gem’
Common Name
Yellow Gem Kangaroo Paw
Description
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.
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