Australian Sword Lily -

A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb. It features a fan of "sword-shaped" leaves (the origin of the "Sword Lily" moniker) and sturdy stems.

Popular in bird-attracting gardens as the flowers provide high-energy nectar for honeyeaters. australian sword lily

Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb

Many varieties, including the Anigozanthos flavidus (Tall Kangaroo Paw), are resilient and commonly used in landscaping for their architectural foliage. " mimicking a paw.

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.