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Succulents

Succulents for low-water, sculptural, and container planting.

306 plants

Succulents in the database

Sapphire Tower (Puya Alpestris) — the Sapphire Tower is a remarkable addition to the discerning horticulturist's collection

Succulent

Sapphire Tower

Puya Alpestris

FullUSDA 10–11
Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya (Dudleya Caespitosa) — Preferring well-drained soils

Succulent

Sea Lettuce, Coast Dudleya

Dudleya Caespitosa

FullUSDA 11–11
Seemann's Agave (Agave seemanniana) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in USDA Zones 8-11, requiring full sun and well-draining soil

Succulent

Seemann's Agave

Agave seemanniana

HalfUSDA 9–11
Shark Skin Agave (Agave Scabra) — The Shark Skin Agave (Agave scabra) is a striking succulent

Succulent

Shark Skin Agave

Agave Scabra

FullUSDA 8–11
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Shaw's Century Plant requires sufficient space to accommodate its eventual width

Succulent

Shaw's Century Plant

Agave Shawii

FullUSDA 9–11
Shrubby Stonecrop (Sedum Praealtum) — low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens

Succulent

Shrubby Stonecrop

Sedum Praealtum

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Dollar Plant (Crassula Arborescens) — adding a delicate contrast to the sturdy foliage; making it an excellent addition to any landscape, image 66

Shrub

Silver Dollar Plant

Crassula Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Silver Fox Mangave (Mangave 'Silver Fox') — The Mangave 'Silver Fox' is a striking succulent that boasts a rosette of broad

Succulent

Silver Fox Mangave

Mangave 'Silver Fox'

FullUSDA 8–11
Silver Stonecrop (Sedum Rupestre 'Silver') — Silver Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre 'Silver') is an evergreen perennial with a mat-forming habit

Ground cover

Silver Stonecrop

Sedum Rupestre 'Silver'

FullUSDA 8–10
Silver Teaspoons (Kalanchoe Bracteata) — Reaching up to 12 inches tall, it thrives in well-draining soil and requires full sun to partial shade

Succulent

Silver Teaspoons

Kalanchoe Bracteata

HalfUSDA 10–10
Sisal (Agave Sisalana) — producing a spectacularly tall flower stalk that can reach up to 20 feet

Shrub

Sisal

Agave Sisalana

FullUSDA 9–11
Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus Macrocarpus) — reaching heights of up to 3 to 5 feet with an equivalent spread; succulent for full or half, image 66

Succulent

Slipper Plant

Pedilanthus Macrocarpus

FullUSDA 9–11
Smooth Agave (Agave Desmetiana) — Plant in zones 9-11 for optimal growth

Succulent

Smooth Agave

Agave Desmetiana

HalfUSDA 8–11
Smooth Sotol, Desert Candle (Dasylirion Leiophyllum) — slender leaves that form a dense rosette

Succulent

Smooth Sotol, Desert Candle

Dasylirion Leiophyllum

FullUSDA 8–10
Soap Aloe (Aloe Saponaria) — lance-shaped leaves edged with small teeth

Succulent

Soap Aloe

Aloe Saponaria

FullUSDA 9–11
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe 'Grassy Lassie') — grass-like foliage reaching 18 to 24 inches tall; originates from the arid regions of southern Africa

Succulent

Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe 'Grassy Lassie'

FullUSDA 9–11
Soap Aloe, African Aloe (Aloe Maculata) — low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens

Succulent

Soap Aloe, African Aloe

Aloe Maculata

FullUSDA 9–11
Spanish Dagger (Yucca Treculiana) — In the late spring to early summer

Shrub

Spanish Dagger

Yucca Treculiana

FullUSDA 7–11
Spanish Dagger Tree (Yucca Faxoniana) — commonly referred to as the Spanish Dagger or Faxon Yucca

Succulent

Spanish Dagger Tree

Yucca Faxoniana

FullUSDA 7–11
Spathe Leaved Sedum (Sedum Spathulifolium) — This North American native is remarkably versatile

Ground cover

Spathe Leaved Sedum

Sedum Spathulifolium

FullUSDA 5–10
Spear Lily (Doryanthes Palmeri) — Adorning this spike are hundreds of vibrant red flowers; succulent with red blooms

Succulent

Spear Lily

Doryanthes Palmeri

FullUSDA 10–11
Spectacular Aloe (Aloe Spectabilis) — making it an excellent focal point in arid landscapes or xeriscaped gardens

Succulent

Spectacular Aloe

Aloe Spectabilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Spiral Aloe (Aloe Polyphylla) — The Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a stunning succulent, famous for its symmetrical spiral pattern of leaves; this rare plant

Succulent

Spiral Aloe

Aloe Polyphylla

FullUSDA 9–11
Sprawling Prickly Pear (Opuntia Phaeacantha) — be mindful of its thorny presence and consider its placement away from high-traffic areas

Cactus

Sprawling Prickly Pear

Opuntia Phaeacantha

FullUSDA 9–11

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