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Aloe cooperi

Also Known As

Cooper's Hardy Grass Aloe

Plant type

perennial, cactus / succulent

size

H: 15"-36"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8b-11

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Aloe cooperi plant details

Aloe cooperi is a deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and salmon flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloe cooperi

Plant type: perennial cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae, asphodelaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, medicinal, rare, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloe cooperi

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Easy, lovely in the garden & smaller than most Aloes, Aloe cooperi is hardier than most too – down to 10 °F. The blooming stalks grow to 3’ tall & bear very attractive flower heads of 1.5”, green tipped, coral red blooms. The thin leaves are held in a fan shape & are evergreen in milder climates like ours. Aloe cooperi forms offsets freely. The leaves & flowers are eaten by the Zulu people. It is also used traditionally to ease birth.