Aloe thraskii, commonly known as Dune Aloe, is an evergreen succulent native to coastal dunes and sandy habitats in Southeastern South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal. It can reach a height of 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) and a width of 3-10 feet (0.9-3 meters). The Dune Aloe is characterized by its tall, unbranched form with a large rosette of long, pale, grey-green leaves that are deeply grooved or channeled, giving them a U-shaped cross-section, and recurve downwards. It produces showy orange flowers in the spring and winter, which grow in short, compact, cylindrical racemes on multi-branched inflorescences, attracting pollinators such as birds and bees.

This plant is valued for its architectural form and the striking contrast its foliage and flowers provide in xeriscaped gardens, rockeries, and coastal landscapes. It is also used as an accent or specimen plant in succulent collections. Dune Aloe is drought-tolerant, requiring very low to low amounts of water, and thrives in well-draining soils. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly draining soils. It is not known to have aggressive roots or significant disease problems, but it should be protected from frost to prevent damage to the leaves.CC BY-SA 4.0