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Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet'
Also Known As
- Kangaroo Paw
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet' plant details
Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: haemodoraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring
- Uses: floriferous
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet' plant
How to Grow Anigozanthos 'Amber Velvet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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See other plant types of Anigozanthos for your garden
aka Anigozanthos 'Tall Red', Tall Red Kangaroo Paw
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Anigozanthos 'Kiwi Pearl', Bush Pearl Anigozanthos, Kiwi Pearl Kangaroo Paws
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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