Anigozanthos flavidus 'Yellow Gem'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: San Marcos Growers

Description

Upright evergreen perennial plant with 2-3 feet tall sword-like foliage and 4-5 feet tall wands of yYellow flowers with reddish stems in spring-fall. Plant in a sunny and open position in the garden in well drained soils. - San Marcos Growers

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.