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Aloe massawana

Aloe

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Description

Al low growing aloe that makes a modest number of pups. Use generously to fillin dry spots in the shade. The yellow and red toned flowers are on tall stalks over the foliage in the late winter and spring. They are attractive to hummingbirds.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

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