Macropidia Species, Black Kangaroo Paw 'Bush Eclipse'

Macropidiafuliginosa

Genus
Macropidia (mak-roh-PID-ee-uh)
Species
fuliginosa (few-lih-gin-OH-suh)
Synonym
Anigozanthos fuliginosus
Macropidia fumosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2007 | neutral

This plant is actually a Macropidia fuliginosa which is a close relative to Anigozanthos. However it is being sold in California as an ...Read More

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