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    Aloe pratensis

    Also Known As

    • Rocky Meadow Aloe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Aloe pratensis plant details

    Aloe pratensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer apricot flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe pratensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: apricot blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe pratensis

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Almost as cool as the highly sought after A. polyphylla, and somewhat easier to grow, this species deserves much more attention.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Aloe pratensis plant

    How to Grow Aloe pratensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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