How to Grow and Care for Kangaroo paws

As you might be able to guess from its name, the tall kangaroo paw is a plant that is native to Australia. These plants can range in color from yellow, orange, red, pink, or purple. Interestingly, the flowers on the tall kangaroo paw plant vary with the temperature, and are more vibrant in cooler temperatures.

Red and green kangaroo paw is a symbolic plant in western Australia. It is protected by the government and requires a license to be gathered in the wild. Its striking red and green flowers are used in cut floral arrangements.

Red kangaroo paw showcases a striking array of tubular, velvety flowers atop long, sturdy stems, resembling kangaroo paws. Its rich red blossoms flourish in the arid, sandy soils of its native Australian landscape. The sword-shaped, green foliage adapts to withstand drought, curving gracefully around the plant's base. Its unique blossoms and resilience make red kangaroo paw a captivating spectacle of the shrublands.

Yellow catspaw is a small, herbaceous perennial known for its vibrant, fuzzy tubular flowers resembling kangaroo paws. These bloom in shades of green, yellow or red, atop slender, grass-like leaves. Thriving in well-drained soils under full sun, yellow catspaw's unique blooms attract birds, serving as both ornament and nectar source in its native Australian scrublands.