A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb. It features a fan of "sword-shaped" leaves (the origin of the "Sword Lily" moniker) and sturdy stems.
Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus australian sword lily
The plant produces clustered flowers covered in dense, woolly hairs. The most famous variety ( manglesii ) has a brilliant red base and a bright green floral tube that splits into six "claws," mimicking a paw. A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb