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Aloe 'Blue Elf'

Blue Elf Aloe

Plant photo of: Aloe 'Blue Elf'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Stan Shebs, Mountain Stat

 

Description

This incredibly drought-tolerant plant grows into a dense mound 1' to 2' high and wide and has steel-blue foliage. Spikes of orange red flowers appear in winter and early spring. Hummingbirds love the flowers. It does well in full and part sun, even in desert areas. This Aloe looks great in containers or in mass plantings.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.