Asclepias 'Monarch's Banquet' QT

Add a shot of pure adrenaline to your garden with Anigozanthos 'Bush Gem™ Zest'! This compact powerhouse from the world-renowned Bush Gems® series is all about high-voltage color and architectural intrigue. It produces a prolific number of flower spikes topped with uniquely velvety, tubular blossoms in a brilliant, neon lime-yellow. The "fuzzy" texture of the flowers and stems is soft to the touch and catches the sunlight beautifully, giving the plant a luminous quality that really "zests" up the landscape from spring through fall.

The foliage is a clean, deep forest green and grows in a tidy, upright fan of stiff, sword-shaped leaves. Because it is one of the more compact varieties of Kangaroo Paw, it maintains a dense, bushy form that never gets floppy, making it a dream for mixed containers or the front of a sunny, well-drained border. This Australian native is built for the "hot and dry"—it absolutely thrives in full sun and requires sharp drainage to stay healthy. Once it’s settled in, it’s a rugged, drought-tolerant survivor that laughs at summer humidity and heatwaves.

Wildlife & Unique Features: This plant is a neon beacon for hummingbirds, who love to perch on the sturdy stalks to sip nectar from the tubular "claws." While it’s a favorite for our feathered friends, the tough, leathery texture of the foliage makes it highly deer and rabbit resistant. Grown as a high-performance annual in the Midwest, 'Bush Gem™ Zest' offers a long-season bloom window that many traditional perennials can't match. The flower spikes are also outstanding for cutting, adding a funky, modern texture to indoor arrangements that lasts for a surprisingly long time.

Why We Love It: It’s like a jolt of caffeine for your flower beds! We love that "highlighter" yellow color—it’s so bright it almost looks like it’s plugged into an outlet. It’s the perfect choice for anyone who wants a "tough-as-nails" plant that brings a completely unique, exotic look to the garden without any of the fuss.