Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Haemodoraceae

Genus:

Anigozanthos

Species:

Anigozanthos rufus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from underground rhizomes after fire; smoke may enhance germination.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on well-drained medium and keep warm.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash