Aloe rubroviolacea (Arabian Aloe)

Aloe rubroviolacea (Arabian Aloe) is a particularly beautiful evergreen succulent forming rosettes of thick leaves which arch gracefully outward. Blue-green in partial shade, with contrasting reddish teeth and margins, the leaves get purple-tinged in full sun, a coloration which intensifies to violet-red hues in winter. The leaves emerge from thick stems, which elongate over time and allow the head of this plant to sprawl, with offsets appearing around the base to form a small clump. Dense spires of red flowers are produced in winter atop unbranched flower stalks, up to 30 in. tall (75 cm), making a great show each year.

• Grows up to 2-3 ft . tall (60-90 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm).
• Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates most pH of soil. Once established, this plant is very drought tolerant.
• Great for beds and borders, rock gardens, succulent gardens, or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders or decorative containers.
• Deer resistant. The flowers produce nectar and are attractive to birds and bees.
• Virtually disease free. Protect from snails which can disfigure the pretty leaves.
• Native to northern Yemen and adjacent Saudi Arabia.