Aloe ferox

Cape Aloe;  A tall single-stemmed aloe to 6 to 9+ feet tall with a rosette of dull blue-green 2-3 foot long leaves.  In late fall to mid-winter appear the dark orange flowers with inner white petals that are held above the foliage in a large inflorescence with 5 to 8 branches. Plant in full sun and irrigate little to regularly. Tolerate very dry conditions but look best with occasional irrigation. Attracts nectar-feeding birds.