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Succulents

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

306 plants

Succulents in the database

Stalked Aeonium (Aeonium Undulatum) — spoon-shaped leaves that display a green hue with a slight bluish tint.<br><br>During the spring

Succulent

Stalked Aeonium

Aeonium Undulatum

FullUSDA 9–10
Starfish Aloe (Aloe Cameronii) — with individual leaves growing 12 to 18 inches long

Shrub

Starfish Aloe

Aloe Cameronii

FullUSDA 9–11
Stonecrop (Sedum Confusum) — scientifically known as Sedum confusum

Ground cover

Stonecrop

Sedum Confusum

FullUSDA 4–10
String Of Bananas (Senecio Radicans) — This succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires minimal watering

Ground cover

String Of Bananas

Senecio Radicans

FullUSDA 9–11
String Of Pearls (Senecio Rowleyanus) — approximately 0.25 inches in diameter

Ground cover

String Of Pearls

Senecio Rowleyanus

FullUSDA 9–11
Succulent Bush Senecio (Senecio Barbertonicus) — textured look with its cylindrical

Succulent

Succulent Bush Senecio

Senecio Barbertonicus

FullUSDA 9–11
Sudan Aloe (Aloe Sinkatana) — this succulent is well-suited for arid and semi-arid landscapes due to its drought-tolerant nature

Succulent

Sudan Aloe

Aloe Sinkatana

FullUSDA 9–11
Sunset Jade Plant (Crassula Argentea 'Sunset') — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-draining soil and minimal water

Shrub

Sunset Jade Plant

Crassula Argentea 'Sunset'

FullUSDA 9–11
Swizzle Sticks (Senecio Anteuphorbium) — thriving in well-drained soil and full sun

Ground cover

Swizzle Sticks

Senecio Anteuphorbium

FullUSDA 10–11
Teddy Bear Cholla (Cylindropuntia Bigelovii) — visually striking appearance

Cactus

Teddy Bear Cholla

Cylindropuntia Bigelovii

FullUSDA 9–10
Thorn-Crested Agave (Agave Lophantha) — making it an ideal drought-tolerant accent

Succulent

Thorn-Crested Agave

Agave Lophantha

FullUSDA 9–11
Tiger Aloe (Aloe Zebrina) — green hue adorned with a unique pattern of white; is an exquisite and low-maintenance succulent

Ground cover

Tiger Aloe

Aloe Zebrina

FullUSDA 9–11
Tilt-Head Aloe (Aloe Speciosa) — culminating in a slightly tilted head

Succulent

Tilt-Head Aloe

Aloe Speciosa

FullUSDA 9–11
Toothless Sotol (Dasylirion Quadrangulatum) — The Toothless Sotol (Dasylirion quadrangulatum) is an evergreen perennial sporting a dense rosette of narrow

Succulent

Toothless Sotol

Dasylirion Quadrangulatum

FullUSDA 8–11
Torch Aloe (Aloe Camperi) — These leaves can sometimes exhibit a slight tinge of red when stressed

Shrub

Torch Aloe

Aloe Camperi

FullUSDA 9–11
Torch Plant (Aloe Aristata) — or as a potted specimen on patios or balconies

Succulent

Torch Plant

Aloe Aristata

FullUSDA 9–11
Torrey Yucca (Yucca Torreyi) — In spring to summer, it boasts towering white flower spikes, up to 4 feet high

Shrub

Torrey Yucca

Yucca Torreyi

FullUSDA 7–11
Trailing Ice Plant (Lampranthus Spectabilis) — Ideal for rock gardens, this sun-loving groundcover requires well-draining soil

Succulent

Trailing Ice Plant

Lampranthus Spectabilis

FullUSDA 8–10
Trailing Jade (Senecio Jacobsenii) — These leaves are a rich green and exhibit a subtle sheen

Ground cover

Trailing Jade

Senecio Jacobsenii

FullUSDA 9–11
Tree Aloe (Aloe Arborescens) — Tree Aloe, Aloe arborescens, is a striking succulent, reaching up to 10ft high with a 6-8ft spread; ideal for xeriscaping, it's

Succulent

Tree Aloe

Aloe Arborescens

FullUSDA 9–11
Tropic-Tillo (Pedilanthus Bracteatus) — The Tropic-Tillo, or Pedilanthus bracteatus, is a vibrant perennial shrub, reaching up to 3 to 5 feet tall

Succulent

Tropic-Tillo

Pedilanthus Bracteatus

FullUSDA 9–11
Tweekleur-Aalwyn (Aloe Cryptopoda) — thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Shrub

Tweekleur-Aalwyn

Aloe Cryptopoda

FullUSDA 9–11
Twin Flowered Agave (Agave Geminiflora) — adds unique texture with narrow

Succulent

Twin Flowered Agave

Agave Geminiflora

FullUSDA 8–10
Utah Agave (Agave Utahensis) — Utah Agave (Agave utahensis) is a striking succulent native to the Mojave Desert

Succulent

Utah Agave

Agave Utahensis

FullUSDA 6–10

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