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Scientific
Name:
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Macropidia fuliginosa
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Common Name:
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Black Kangaroo
Paw
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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12-24” X 12-24”
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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jet black buds release
clusters of electric green/yellow blooms dusted black
in spring-summer
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Zone
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hardy to 25-30° F
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Description,
Notes
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[WE ARE CURRENTLY
NOT GROWING THIS PLANT. FOR INFORMATION ONLY] Australian
native which attracts hummingbirds; nice in containers;
well drained soil helps with disease resistance; drought
resistant; great cut flower
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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