Aloe brevifolia, Dune Aloe, Short Leaf Aloe
Aloe brevifolia forms tight, spreading clumps of compact rosettes with erect to spreading triangular to lance-shaped, thick, blunt bluish-green leaves, often tinged pink, edged with white spines. Spikes of orange-red flowers on 20 in. stalks appear in late spring. Drought tolerant. A great small scale groundcover.
Aloe brevifolia
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Think, spiny, glaucous
Leaf length : 3-6"
Leaf shape : Blunt triangular or lance-shaped; toothed margins
Leaf color : Bluish-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Flowers appear in spikes on 20" tall stalks.
Flower shape : Cylindrical
Flower color : Orange
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 12 in.
Average size maturity height : 6 in.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 25 to 30 F( Z9b)
Sunset zone : 8, 9, 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes