This is the largest of the Kangaroo Paws with long narrow strap-like leaves and forms a clump. It produces red to yellow tube-shaped flowers that are arranged in a raceme that is held above the foliage on a long branched stem and appear in summer. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Anigozanthos flavidus is naturally found in south-west Western Australia north of Albany tolerating most well drained soil types but is also found around swampy areas. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and frost resistant. 

The Tall Kangaroo Paw is grown for its flowers and clumping habit. It is planted along borders or in rockeries and around water features. It establishes in 2-3 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is also grown in containers and the flowers are used in floral arrangements. This bird attracting plant will regenerate after low intensity fire and once established it requires little care. ID 506

Anigozanthos (a-nee-gõ-ZĂN-thus) flavidus (FLAH-vi-dus) 

'Anigozanthos': from Greek anigoz - uneven; 'anthos': flowers (the petals are arranged unevenly); 'flavidus': yellowish.

Haemodoraceae (HEE-mo-dor-AY-see-ee)