Cape Aloe
Aloe ferox
Cape aloe's showy candelabra-shaped flower spikes attract hummingbirds. Also try A. dichotoma and A. marlothii.
THE BASICS
Type: Succulent
Sun: Partial sun
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: South Africa
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 5 feet
Mature Width: 3 feet
Mature Form: Upright rosette
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Blue-green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Orange-red spikes
Season: winter, spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Sharp tips
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert