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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) — blue-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown teeth; is lined with small reddish-brown teeth, image 77
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — It requires minimal watering; multi-colored and orange and yellow flowers in the garden
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — blue-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown teeth; is lined with small reddish-brown teeth, image 52
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — harmonious aesthetic in your client's garden; coast Aloe (Aloe thraskii) is an elegant South African native, image 72
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — It is highly tolerant of seaside conditions; blue-green leaves adorned with reddish-brown teeth, image 65
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — which can soar up to 3 feet above the foliage
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