Zebra-leaf Aloe, Aloe zebrine, is a striking aloe species native to southern Africa. It gets its zebra name from the bold markings on the leaves. It is highly variable, several other aloe species such as Aloe ammophila, thought to have been separate, are now seen as just a variable example of Aloe zebrine. Wide spread across much of southern Africa, it is found in dry grasslands, along rivers and can tolerate some cold temperatures. It usually found a as a solitary rosette or in small groups in the wild. It forms a sturdy short stemmed rosette and a branched inflorescence of lax dull coral flowers. The leaves are thick and marked with horizontal bands of white spots creating a zebra pattern on the leaves. It has leaf margins edged with pungent brown teeth. Flowers appear in February to May but can also bloom during other parts of the year. Zebra-leaf aloe will tolerate cold temperatures to around 25°F, making it useful for gardens in California and areas with similar climates. It would not be hardy in Chicago and would need to be taken indoors for overwintering.