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Succulents

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

306 plants

Succulents in the database

Channel Islands Powder Rosettes (Dudleya Greenei) — powdery white bloom that helps reflect sunlight and conserve moisture

Succulent

Channel Islands Powder Rosettes

Dudleya Greenei

FullUSDA 9–11
Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida) — commonly known as the Chenille Plant or Plush Plant; it creates visual interest with its ornate textures and produces

Succulent

Chenille Plant

Acalypha hispida

FullUSDA 9–11
Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda (Manfreda Undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip') — The Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda presents a striking blend of burgundy speckles

Succulent

Cherry Chocolate Chip Manfreda

Manfreda Undulata 'Cherry Chocolate Chip'

FullUSDA 8–11
Chinese Sedum (Sedum Tetractinum) — <br><br>When explaining to clients

Ground cover

Chinese Sedum

Sedum Tetractinum

FullUSDA 4–8
Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus (Echinocereus Triglochidiatus) — Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as Claret Cup or Strawberry Cactus, image 97

Cactus

Claret Cup, Strawberry Cactus

Echinocereus Triglochidiatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Climbing Aloe (Aloe Ciliaris) — evergreen succulent capable of reaching heights up to 10 feet with support

Succulent

Climbing Aloe

Aloe Ciliaris

FullUSDA 9–11
Coast Aloe (Aloe Thraskii) — Ideally spaced 6-8 feet apart, it serves as an architectural focal point in water-wise gardens; renowned for its, image 55

Succulent

Coast Aloe

Aloe Thraskii

FullUSDA 8–10
Cobweb Spiderwort (Tradescantia Sillamontana) — Ideal for xeriscaping and suitable for containers, it adds a textured, silvery accent to the landscape; is a

Ground cover

Cobweb Spiderwort

Tradescantia Sillamontana

FullUSDA 6–10
Cocoon Plant (Senecio Haworthii) — Hardy in USDA zones 10-11, the Cocoon Plant is a low-maintenance choice; consider its preference for full sun exposure and

Ground cover

Cocoon Plant

Senecio Haworthii

FullUSDA 9–10
Colorata Agave (Agave Colorata) — purple and red and yellow flowers in the garden

Succulent

Colorata Agave

Agave Colorata

FullUSDA 8–11
Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) — When these pods mature and split open in the fall; succulent with multi-colored and pink and white blooms, image 111

Succulent

Common Milkweed

Asclepias Syriaca

FullUSDA 3–9
Copper Spoons (Kalanchoe Orgyalis) — spoon-shaped leaves that transition from silvery to rusty copper as they mature

Perennial

Copper Spoons

Kalanchoe Orgyalis

FullUSDA 10–11
Coral Aloe (Aloe Striata Ssp. Karasbergensis) — this aloe is well-suited for rock gardens

Succulent

Coral Aloe

Aloe Striata Ssp. Karasbergensis

FullUSDA 9–11
Coral Aloe (Aloe Striata) — These blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and bees, adding a dynamic aspect to the landscape

Succulent

Coral Aloe

Aloe Striata

FullUSDA 9–11
Corsican Stonecrop (Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor') — tiny bluish-green foliage that becomes tinged with purple in full sun

Ground cover

Corsican Stonecrop

Sedum Dasyphyllum 'Minor'

FullUSDA 4–10
Cow's Horn Agave (Agave Bovicornuta) — sculptural element to xeriscapes

Succulent

Cow's Horn Agave

Agave Bovicornuta

HalfUSDA 9–11
Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear (Opuntia Lindheimeri) — This succulent perennial is native to North America

Cactus

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Opuntia Lindheimeri

FullUSDA 9–10
Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant (Ruschia Pulvinaris) — reaching up to 8 inches in height and spreading up to 24 inches wide

Ground cover

Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant

Ruschia Pulvinaris

FullUSDA 6–10
Crinkle-Leaf Plant (Adromischus Cristatus) — is a charming succulent that adds a unique texture to garden compositions

Succulent

Crinkle-Leaf Plant

Adromischus Cristatus

FullUSDA 9–10
Crystal Ice Plant (Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum) — succulent with pink and white blooms; the plant will flourish and spread rapidly, image 71

Succulent

Crystal Ice Plant

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum

FullUSDA 3–10
Cynthia Giddy Aloe (Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy') — The Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy' is a succulent perennial boasting vibrant orange-red tubular flowers on tall spikes

Succulent

Cynthia Giddy Aloe

Aloe 'Cynthia Giddy'

FullUSDA 9–11
Dark Leaf Aeonium (Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop') — is a striking succulent that brings dramatic flair to any landscape design; succulent for full or half or

Succulent

Dark Leaf Aeonium

Aeonium Arboreum 'Zwartkop'

FullUSDA 9–11
Dasylirion (Agave Dasylirioides) — The Dasylirion Agave (Agave dasylirioides) is a resilient, drought-tolerant perennial, ideal for xeriscaping

Succulent

Dasylirion

Agave Dasylirioides

FullUSDA 8–11
Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant (Oscularia Deltoides) — which are a soft blue-green with reddish-pink edges

Succulent

Deltoid-Leaved Dew Plant

Oscularia Deltoides

FullUSDA 8–11

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