Aloe 'Brass Hat'
Aloe
| Family: | Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Aloe (AL-oh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Brass Hat |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Dark/Black
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Other details:
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Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Mesa, Arizona
Carlsbad, California
Norwalk, California
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 12, 2005, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Striking cross with very dark red, almost black, leaves and reddish edges with small, soft teeth. Suckering mostly stemless aloe. Not sure how cold sensitive it is. Has flowers in the fall that are on extremely long stallks. Flowers sort of simple and have yellow, orange and light green in them. |
