Medicinal Aloe (Yellow Flowers)
Aloe vera is known for its medicinal qualities. This clump-forming succulent produces rosettes of fleshy, upright lance-shaped grey-green leaves with small whitish teeth along margins. The yellow flowers appear in spring to early summer on tall sparsely branched spike-like clusters. Best in full sun along the coast to light shade inland with occasional summer watering. Will tolerate periodic drought conditions. Use in containers, rock gardens, or as ground cover under palms or large succulents.
Aloe vera (A. barbadensis)
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf length : 18"
Leaf width : 2" at base
Leaf shape : Lance-shaped with toothed margins
Leaf color : Greyish-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Flowers appear in spike-like clusters on 3 ft. tall, branched, flower stalks.
Flower shape : Tubular
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 2 ft.
Average size maturity height : 1-2 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 10 to 15 F( Z8a)
Sunset zone : 8, 9, 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial 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