Blue Elf Aloe

Aloe 'Blue Elf'

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Overview

The Aloe 'Blue Elf', a drought-tolerant hybrid, showcases pointy blue-green leaves with coral blooms. This succulent forms clumps up to 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall. Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade. Ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant, the Blue Elf Aloe adds year-round interest and attracts hummingbirds. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — The Aloe 'Blue Elf', a drought-tolerant hybrid, showcases pointy blue-green leaves with coral blooms

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — This succulent forms clumps up to 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — Ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — the Blue Elf Aloe adds year-round interest and attracts hummingbirds

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — The Aloe 'Blue Elf', a drought-tolerant hybrid, showcases pointy blue-green leaves with coral blooms

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — This succulent forms clumps up to 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — Thriving in USDA Zones 9-11, it prefers full sun to partial shade

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — Ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant

Blue Elf Aloe (Aloe 'Blue Elf') — the Blue Elf Aloe adds year-round interest and attracts hummingbirds

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