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Cold-Hardy Aloes for Your Garden

Hardy Aloes

Cold-Hardy Aloes, Frost Tolerant Aloes, Hardy Aloes

Aloe is a genus of about 450 species of succulent plants belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and Arabia, Aloes are evergreen succulents with usually spiny leaves arranged in neat rosettes and spectacular, candle-like inflorescences bearing clusters of brilliant yellow, orange, or red tubular flowers. They exist in a wide range of sizes, colors and offer an amazing array of leaf shapes. Some make incredible landscape specimens, creating year-round interest. Smaller varieties are ideal for adding drama, texture, and color to containers. Easy care, waterwise, they brighten up the dull winter landscape and are fascinating.

Easy to grow, Aloes generally require soils with good drainage and do best in warm climates. Very low maintenance once established, they are well-adapted to arid conditions. Their succulent leaves enable them to survive long periods of drought. However, Aloes thrive and flower better when given adequate water during their growing season.

Most Aloes are frost-tender and cannot handle a hard freeze (several hours below 25ºF or -4ºC). The fluid within their succulent leaves would freeze and rot. However, some Aloes are remarkably hardy and can handle temperatures as cold as 20 ºF to 25ºF (-6ºC to -4ºC).

Remember, even cold-hardy aloes will need protection from extreme conditions. They do best in well-drained soil and should be protected from prolonged periods of heavy frost and snow. Also, consider the plant’s maturity, as mature aloes will generally be more cold-tolerant than young plants.

Growing aloes in pots is another option, as it allows you to move the plants indoors during the harshest part of winter. With proper care, these cold-hardy aloes can be a wonderful addition to a garden in a cooler climate.

Below is a list of Aloes considered the hardiest. However, remember that to survive cold temperatures, most Aloes must be planted in an area with excellent drainage. Few Aloes, such as Aloe arborescens or Aloe brevifolia, can tolerate wet soils. Therefore, dry soils during the winter months are critically important.

Guide Information

Hardiness 8 - 11
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Genus Aloe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden

Cold-Hardy Aloes for Your Garden

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 8 - 11
Plant Type Cactus & Succulents
Genus Aloe
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden
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