False aloe is a unique plant with tall, wand-like flower stems emerging from a mound of low-growing basal foliage. The flowers are quite aromatic with a sweet, clove-like aroma. Night-flying sphinx moths are the primary pollinators, but hummingbirds and bumblebees also visit.
Uses: Container gardens, drought tolerant
Bloom time: June - July
Height: 6 to 10 inches (foliage); 36 to 60 inches (flowering stem)
Space: 16 to 20 inches
Sun: Full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: We stratify the seed at least 30 days and have very good results. The one time we sowed seed in June without stratification also yielded successful germination.
