Macropidia fuliginosa
Also Known As
- Anigozanthos [Black]
- Black Kangaroo Paw
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 8"-15"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Macropidia fuliginosa plant details
Macropidia fuliginosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer black and green flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Macropidia fuliginosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: haemodoraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: black and green blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Macropidia fuliginosa
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Anigozanthos ‘Black’ is a novel Kangaroo Paw that displays black flower stalks and buds, opening to lime green blooms. The upright, blue green sword foliage grows in clumps. Attracts hummingbirds. This plant was recently reclassified as Macropidia fuliginosa.
Gardening facts about Macropidia fuliginosa plant
How to Grow Macropidia fuliginosa
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
- black
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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