Aloe vera Chronicle Books electric-blue flowerheads and silver-blue spiky

electric-blue flowerheads and silver-blue spiky foliage

A wonderful plant to attract bees and butterflies to your garden as they love the big flat umbels of the flowers

Boltonia asteroides also known as a False Aster provides a bright white presence from late summer until the first frosts

The colour is fabulous and it flowers abundantly throughout the season

They are also very popular in cottage garden schemes

Aloe vera Chronicle Books electric-blue flowerheads and silver-blue spikyAloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, is a succulent plant with antibacterial and antioxidant properties that can be used to treat skin injuries and other health issues. It's native to the Arabian Peninsula, but can also be found in tropical, semi tropical, and arid climates around the world. Aloe vera is known for its ability to heal wounds, control blood sugar, aid digestive issues, and hydrate skin after exposure to the sun amongst others.