The Herb Gallery...

To help insure success for your herb garden, many of the herbs in our list are available only in the season that they perform best in our Florida climate.

The 2010 'Herb of the Year' is Dill.

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Aloe :: 'Aloe vera'

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Family: Liliaceae
Classification: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 8 - 11
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Sandy, well drained Loam
Height: 18 - 24 Inches
Propagation: Division, Separation of "pups"
Optimal growing Season: Warm

Cultivation Notes:

Aloe is best grown in well drained soil in full sun or in partial shade. Be sure to occassionally remove the "pups" that develop around the main rosette base to minimze crowding.