Aloe Blue Elf
A most popular landscape aloe, Aloe ‘Blue Elf’ is a vigorous, tight-clumping, dwarf evergreen succulent forming attractive rosettes of slender, upright, tooth-edged, blue-gray leaves. The foliage may turn reddish-brown in extreme temperatures. In early winter to early spring, it produces long-lasting spikes of orange flowers that are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.
A most popular landscape aloe, Aloe 'Blue Elf' is a vigorous, tight-clumping, dwarf evergreen succulent forming attractive rosettes of slender, upright, tooth-edged, blue-gray leaves. The foliage may turn reddish-brown in extreme temperatures. In early winter to early spring, it produces long-lasting spikes of orange flowers that are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. It also produces many offsets that can be used for propagation. Perfect for mass plantings, rock gardens, waterwise borders or containers.
- Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall and wide (30-60 cm).
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Requires only occasional to very infrequent irrigation.
- Great for beds and borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus – Succulents |
| Plant Family | Aloe |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |