Aloe brevifolia
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Short Leaf Aloe
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 1-2' x 1-2' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Orange-Red |
| Bloom Time | Fall, Winter |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 8, 9, 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
A rosette-forming succulent from South Africa with rosettes of gray leaves that build up on each other to about 1 foot tall. Each rosette bearing small white spined leaves gets about 6 inches tall by 1 foot wide. In the late spring appear spikes of orange-red flowers. Best in full sun and very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Hardy to about 25-30 degrees F. A great small scale groundcover Aloe.
