Aloe striatula
Hardy Aloe
Description
Aloe striatula is a robust, rambling plant that can form a large shrub of up to 6.7 feet (2 m) in height. The leaves are dark green and strongly recurved, with numerous small white teeth along their margins. The flowers are yellow and orange and appear densely on up to 16 inches (40 cm) tall, un-branched, cone-shaped racemes throughout the summer.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.