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Coast Aloe

Aloe Thraskii

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Overview

Coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native, notable for its curving, blue-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown teeth. This drought-tolerant succulent reaches heights up to 10 feet and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Its striking yellow flowers bloom on tall spikes in summer, attracting pollinators. Ideally spaced 6-8 feet apart, it serves as an architectural focal point in water-wise gardens. Hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–10Type Succulent
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Ideally spaced 6-8 feet apart, it serves as an architectural focal point in water-wise gardens; renowned for its, image 55

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Xanthorrhoeaceae

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Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — succulent for full; harmonious aesthetic in your client's garden, image 75
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — consider using Aloe thraskii as a focal point or accent plant; which can soar up to 3 feet above the foliage
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native; its striking yellow flowers bloom on tall spikes in, image 51
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Ensure ample space is provided to accommodate its mature spread and height for a balanced; adhering to the principles of
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — including salt spray and sandy soils; upright leaves that can span up to 4 feet in length, image 66
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This drought-tolerant succulent reaches heights up to 10 feet and thrives in full sun to partial shade
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This drought-tolerant succulent reaches heights up to 10 feet and thrives in full sun to partial shade; it requires, image 53
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — succulent with multi-colored and orange and yellow blooms; it is highly tolerant of seaside conditions, image 74
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — making it an impeccable selection for coastal landscapes
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — is an imposing succulent native to the coastal dunes of South Africa
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — harmonious aesthetic in your client's garden; coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — It requires minimal watering; multi-colored and orange and yellow flowers in the garden, image 68
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — It is highly tolerant of seaside conditions; blue-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown teeth
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Ideally spaced 6-8 feet apart, it serves as an architectural focal point in water-wise gardens
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This magnificent yellow-orange inflorescence blooms in early to mid-summer, image 63
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — attracting a host of pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds; consider using Aloe thraskii as a focal point or, image 64
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — which can soar up to 3 feet above the foliage; is an imposing succulent native to the coastal dunes of South Africa, image 62
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — is an imposing succulent native to the coastal dunes of South Africa; attracting a host of pollinators such as bees and, image 56
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — adhering to the principles of xeriscaping
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — succulent for full
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This magnificent yellow-orange inflorescence blooms in early to mid-summer, image 38
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This magnificent yellow-orange inflorescence blooms in early to mid-summer
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — making it an impeccable selection for coastal landscapes; including salt spray and sandy soils, image 67
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — upright leaves that can span up to 4 feet in length
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