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Succulents

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

306 plants

Succulents in the database

Flap Greens (Cotyledon Macrantha) — commonly known as 'Flap Greens'

Succulent

Flap Greens

Cotyledon Macrantha

FullUSDA 9–10
Fourcroydes Agave (Agave fourcroydes) — The Henequen Agave 'Agave fourcroydes' is a robust succulent, ideal for arid landscapes

Succulent

Fourcroydes Agave

Agave fourcroydes

FullUSDA 8–11
Fox Tail Agave (Agave Attenuata) — Appreciated for its rosette formation and absence of thorns; reaching 4-5 feet tall with an equal spread, image 54

Succulent

Fox Tail Agave

Agave Attenuata

FullUSDA 9–11
Fred Ives Graptoveria (Graptoveria 'Fred Ives') — Ideal for zones 9-11 and thrives in well-draining soil with full to partial sun exposure

Succulent

Fred Ives Graptoveria

Graptoveria 'Fred Ives'

FullUSDA 9–10
Furcraea Foetida — Furcraea foetida will produce a dramatic flower spike after several years that can reach upwards of 20 feet; these offsets can be used for

Succulent

Furcraea Foetida

Furcraea Foetida

FullUSDA 9–11
Furcraea Mediopicta (Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta') — each tapering to a sharp point

Succulent

Furcraea Mediopicta

Furcraea Foetida 'Mediopicta'

FullUSDA 9–11
Garnet Aeonium (Aeonium 'Garnet') — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Succulent

Garnet Aeonium

Aeonium 'Garnet'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Aloe (Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe') — is a distinctive succulent known for its pale grey-green leaves with a smooth

Succulent

Ghost Aloe

Aloe Striata Hyb. 'Ghost Aloe'

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria Lilacina) — The Ghost Echeveria (Echeveria lilacina) is a perennial succulent

Succulent

Ghost Echeveria

Echeveria Lilacina

FullUSDA 9–11
Ghost Plant (Graptopetalum Paraguayense) — commonly known as Ghost Plant; succulent with white blooms, image 86

Succulent

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum Paraguayense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Gasteria (Gasteria Acinacifolia) — coral-pink to orange-red flowers on tall

Succulent

Giant Gasteria

Gasteria Acinacifolia

HalfUSDA 9–11
Giant Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe Funifera) — mature plants send up towering flower stalks that can reach 12 to 15 feet tall

Succulent

Giant Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Funifera

FullUSDA 7–11
Giant Prickly Pear (Opuntia Robusta) — yellow flowers in the garden

Cactus

Giant Prickly Pear

Opuntia Robusta

FullUSDA 10–11
Giant Velvet Rose (Aeonium Canariense) — displaying cone-shaped clusters of small yellow flowers atop long stems; originating from the Canary Islands, it can

Succulent

Giant Velvet Rose

Aeonium Canariense

FullUSDA 9–10
Giant Yucca (Yucca Elephantipes) — consider its potential height and sculptural form

Shrub

Giant Yucca

Yucca Elephantipes

FullUSDA 10–10
Golden Spurge (Euphorbia Mauritanica) — It's admired for its pencil-like; its light requirements ensure it flourishes and produces the vibrant yellow

Cactus

Golden Spurge

Euphorbia Mauritanica

FullUSDA 11–11
Golden Toothed Aloe (Aloe X Nobilis) — This hybrid species is notable for its mid-green

Ground cover

Golden Toothed Aloe

Aloe X Nobilis

FullUSDA 9–11
Gollum Jade (Crassula Ovata 'Gollum') — Thriving in zones 9-11, it requires minimal water, making it ideal for water-wise gardens

Shrub

Gollum Jade

Crassula Ovata 'Gollum'

FullUSDA 9–11
Granita® Raspberry (Delosperma floribundum) — This hardy succulent forms a dense

Ground cover

Granita® Raspberry

Delosperma floribundum

FullUSDA 8–10
Green Platters (Aeonium 'Pseudotabuliforme') — commonly referred to as Green Platters

Succulent

Green Platters

Aeonium 'Pseudotabuliforme'

FullUSDA 9–10
Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol (Dasylirion Wheeleri) — drought-tolerant perennial that is native to the arid regions of the Southwest

Succulent

Grey Desert Spoon, Sotol

Dasylirion Wheeleri

FullUSDA 6–11
Guiengola Agave (Agave Guiengola) — The leaves typically grow in a rosette formation

Succulent

Guiengola Agave

Agave Guiengola

FullUSDA 9–11
Gypsum Century Plant (Agave Gypsophila) — This succulent possesses a distinctiveness derived from its rosette of sprawling

Succulent

Gypsum Century Plant

Agave Gypsophila

FullUSDA 9–11
Hardy Aloe (Aloe Striatula) — With a low-maintenance profile and drought tolerance

Succulent

Hardy Aloe

Aloe Striatula

FullUSDA 8–11

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