Hardiness zones
Sunset 12 and 13 (with protection), 16-24
USDA 9 (with protection)-11

Landscape Use: Small scale strongly clumping aloe for textural accent in open partially shaded border areas, small scale ground cover or edging plant for succulent or rock gardens, great patio container plant

Form & Character: Succulent, clumping, mounding, stiff, tight

Growth Habit: Evergreen, herbaceous perennial that spreads very slowly by surface stems. Foliage might extend to 1' above the ground surface.

Foliage/texture: Basal clumps of succulent, pointed triangular green leaves, strongly serrated. Young leaves and leaves that are nutrient or drought stressed have reddish tinge, coarse texture.

Flowers & fruits: Beautiful orange flower spikes to several feet tall; fruits are green and multi-carpulate, not showy 

Seasonal color: Brilliantly colored orange flower spikes in fall and late winter/early spring.

Temperature: Intolerant of freezing temperatures

Light: Light shade is best in Phoenix

Soil: Tolerant

Watering: Infrequent irrigations

Pruning: Removal of dead flower stalks in spring after bloom.

Propagation: Division of clumps every few years.

Disease and pests: None

Additional comments: A wonderful small densely clumping aloe for smaller open spaces where its unique textural qualities can be showcased. Attracts hummingbirds when in bloom.