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Aloe glauca

Blue Aloe

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Blue Aloe is a low, clump-forming aloe with individual rosettes to about 2' x 3' . Leaves are about 1 1/2' long, blue-gray, and armed with stout thorns. Red-orange flowers are produced in late winter to early spring. Accepts full sun, but light shade is best in low desert. Low water use, best to keep it dry during summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.