Aloe 'Blue Elf'

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Blue Elf Aloe

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height 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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.