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Aloe dawei

Dawe's Aloe

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen shrublike succulent will grow at moderate rate to 2' x 4'. Leaves are redish green and fleshy. Fiery winter color. Sends up branched spikes crowned with clusters of intense red tubular flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun to part shade. Avoid reflected sun in low desert. Native to central Africa.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.