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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) — upright leaves that can span up to 4 feet in length; a rich green with a tinge of blue, image 59
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native; its striking yellow flowers bloom on tall spikes in, image 76
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — is lined with small reddish-brown teeth; succulent with multi-colored and orange and yellow blooms
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — including salt spray and sandy soils; upright leaves that can span up to 4 feet in length
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — multi-colored and orange and yellow flowers in the garden
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native; its striking yellow flowers bloom on tall spikes in summer
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — renowned for its distinctive and stately appearance; ensure ample space is provided to accommodate its mature spread and height
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — is lined with small reddish-brown teeth; succulent with multi-colored and orange and yellow blooms, image 61
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — adhering to the principles of xeriscaping; ideally spaced 6-8 feet apart, it serves as an architectural focal point in water-wise
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — including salt spray and sandy soils
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Ensure ample space is provided to accommodate its mature spread and height for a balanced; adhering to the principles, image 71
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This striking plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with rosettes of robust
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — renowned for its distinctive and stately appearance
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — It is highly tolerant of seaside conditions
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — blue-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown teeth
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
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — This drought-tolerant succulent reaches heights up to 10 feet and thrives in full sun to partial shade; it requires minimal
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — a rich green with a tinge of blue; making it an impeccable selection for coastal landscapes, image 60
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Its striking yellow flowers bloom on tall spikes in summer, attracting pollinators
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — multi-colored and orange and yellow flowers in the garden; this striking plant can reach a mature height of 6 to 10 feet with
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 78
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — harmonious aesthetic in your client's garden
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — attracting a host of pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds
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