Aloe vera ~ Aloe cottage garden Loose raceme of tubular light

Loose raceme of tubular light pink flowers with distinct candy-striping in the throat bloom heavily in spring and again in summer if deadheaded

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Black Mission Fig is the most famous fig in cultivation prized for its edible fruits that are produced twice a year

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Ballerina Red False Sea Thrift is a low-growing perennial with stiff dark green grass-like foliage

Aloe vera ~ Aloe cottage garden Loose raceme of tubular lightAloe is a stemless succulent that grows in rosettes of toothed fleshy lace shaped green leaves well known for its edible gel used to treat burns and cuts. Once the plant is matured it will put up a thick flowering stalk with coral pink flowers in spring. Grows best in full sun and dry well drained soils. Syn with Aloe Barbadensis. Aloe is very well known for its topical use for healing cuts, burns, and insect bites. It can also be ingested for