Aloe cooperi

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This Aloe is uncommon in cultivation but well known to botanists, first described in 1814, and to the Zulu people who call it “isiputumane” and use its young shoots and flowers med icinally. Like most of the grass aloes, its foliage is narrow and not especially robust, relying instead on a thick stem and tuberous roots to store energy. The name for the group refers to the thin, grass-like leaves but could just as easily describe their grassland habitat, where they blend in cryptically among surrounding blades to avoid grazing. As with many in the group, A. cooperi is relatively hardy and tolerates frost, often shedding much of its foliage to protect itself. Some growers report it being able to handle down to 10°F, potentially making it a good candidate for cold-hardy drought tolerant gardening. Our offering is of seed grown plants. Show more