Anigozanthos gabrielae (Dwarf Kangaroo Paw)
Botanical Information
| Family | Haemodoraceae |
| Genus | Anigozanthos |
| Species | gabrielae |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to West Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -7 |
| Height | 5 - 20 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Full sun and moist sandy loam soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are strap-shaped and are 10 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Tubular, 2.5 - 4 cm long and sharply recurved. Blooms in winter to late spring. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are a greenish-blue. The flowers are a reddish-green and sometimes yellow. |
| Texture Description | Bristles or hairs on the leaf margins. |
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