Macropidia fuliginosa
BLACK KANGAROO PAW
Haemodoraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Macropidia fuliginosa
BLACK KANGAROO PAW
Haemodoraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & black

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style, coastal, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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