14 Unusual Aloe Types For Your Frost Free Garden

Although appearances vary greatly from species to species, most aloes have thick, fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette pattern. Flowers are often tubular in shape and yellow, orange, pink, or red in color. They range from tiny ground-hugging species to those the size of small trees. Here are 14 unusual aloe species to incorporate into your plantings.

Native Area: South AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 7–10Height: 6–9 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: South AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 6–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: East AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 9–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: Southwest AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 8–11Height: 6 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Southeastern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 1–2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

Native Area: South AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 1–3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: TanzaniaUSDA Growing Zones: 10–11Height: 6–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Southern MadagascarUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Southern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–12Height: 9–12 inchesSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Central and southern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 1–2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Southern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 8–12Height: 1–2 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: Southern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–12Height: 8–12 feetSun Exposure: Full sun

Native Area: Southern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 20–30 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Native Area: Southern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 9–11Height: 2–3 feetSun Exposure: Full sun to part shade