Aloe X 'Blue Elf'
Blue Elf Aloe
Description
Dwarf and clumping, this hybrid will grow to 18" x 2'. Narrow silver-blue leaves provide incredible contrast for the spikes of orange-red flowers. In Phoenix, it blooms from January-April attracting hummers. Tolerates full sun in low desert with no sunburn.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.