Family: Asphodelaceae
(as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) Genus: Aloe (AL-oh) Species: maculata (mak-yuh-LAH-tuh)
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Category GroundcoversPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Veined Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Seed is poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedOrange Red-Orange Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |