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Succulents

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

306 plants

Succulents in the database

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe (Aloe Variegata) — creating a striking contrast against the dark green background

Succulent

Partridge Breast Aloe, Tiger Aloe

Aloe Variegata

HalfUSDA 9–11
Pencil Tree (Euphorbia Tirucalli) — Native to semi-arid tropical climates; offering flexibility within your design scheme, image 98

Shrub

Pencil Tree

Euphorbia Tirucalli

FullUSDA 8–10
Perle von Nurnberg (Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg') — The Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg' is a stunning succulent prized for its rosettes up to 6 inches in

Succulent

Perle von Nurnberg

Echeveria 'Perle von Nurnberg'

FullUSDA 9–11
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata Var. Oblonga) — to ensure healthy growth and maintain its vibrant foliage color.<br><br>Being a low-maintenance plant

Succulent

Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata Var. Oblonga

FullUSDA 9–10
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata) — Pair it with other succulents, gravel mulches, and rocks for an authentic desert garden aesthetic

Succulent

Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata

FullUSDA 9–10
Pig's Ear (Cotyledon Orbiculata 'Whitewash') — coral blooms on tall stalks in the summer

Succulent

Pig's Ear

Cotyledon Orbiculata 'Whitewash'

FullUSDA 9–10
Pineapple Express Mangave (Mangave 'Pineapple Express') — 'Mangave 'Pineapple Express,' a superb succulent hybrid

Succulent

Pineapple Express Mangave

Mangave 'Pineapple Express'

FullUSDA 8–10
Pineneedle Milkweed (Asclepias Linaria) — Standing at an average height of 2 to 4 feet

Succulent

Pineneedle Milkweed

Asclepias Linaria

FullUSDA 8–11
Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Its prominent pink inflorescence, lasting for months, adds vibrant accents to any landscape

Succulent

Pink Thistle Bromeliad

Aechmea Fasciata

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–10
Pinwheel (Aeonium Haworthii) — commonly known as the Pinwheel

Succulent

Pinwheel

Aeonium Haworthii

FullUSDA 9–11
Plum Petals Aeonium (Aeonium 'Plum Petals') — The Aeonium 'Plum Petals' is a succulent with rich burgundy rosettes that resemble flowers

Succulent

Plum Petals Aeonium

Aeonium 'Plum Petals'

FullUSDA 9–11
Plush Plant (Echeveria Harmsii) — Spring brings bright orange bell-shaped flowers, attracting pollinators; fully mature plants reach approximately 8 to 12

Succulent

Plush Plant

Echeveria Harmsii

FullUSDA 9–10
Pork And Beans (Sedum X Rubrotinctum) — commonly known as Pork And Beans; it reaches up to 8 inches in height and spreads around 12 inches

Ground cover

Pork And Beans

Sedum X Rubrotinctum

FullUSDA 9–10
Portea Bromeliad (Portea Petropolitana) — Portea Bromeliad (Portea petropolitana) is a striking evergreen perennial featuring long

Succulent

Portea Bromeliad

Portea Petropolitana

Deep ShadeUSDA 9–11
Prolific Echeveria (Echeveria Prolifica) — Notable for its quick offsets, it produces yellowish flowers in spring or early summer

Succulent

Prolific Echeveria

Echeveria Prolifica

FullUSDA 8–11
Propeller Plant (Crassula Falcata) — red flowers in the garden

Shrub

Propeller Plant

Crassula Falcata

FullUSDA 9–11
Pulido's Echeveria (Echeveria Pulidonis) — This low-growing plant thrives in USDA zones 9-11

Succulent

Pulido's Echeveria

Echeveria Pulidonis

FullUSDA 9–11
Pulque Agave (Agave Salmiana V. Ferox) — Space at least 10 feet apart

Succulent

Pulque Agave

Agave Salmiana V. Ferox

FullUSDA 9–11
Pumila Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe Pumila) — is a petite succulent reaching heights up to 12 inches with a spread of 24 inches

Succulent

Pumila Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe Pumila

HalfUSDA 10–10
Purple Iceplant (Drosanthemum Hispidum) — which also help to reduce water loss

Ground cover

Purple Iceplant

Drosanthemum Hispidum

FullUSDA 9–10
Purple Lampranthus (Lampranthus Productus) — Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and requires minimal water

Succulent

Purple Lampranthus

Lampranthus Productus

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple People Eater Mangave (Mangave 'Purple People Eater') — Mangave 'Purple People Eater' is a striking succulent hybrid featuring rosettes with long

Succulent

Purple People Eater Mangave

Mangave 'Purple People Eater'

FullUSDA 8–10
Purple Stonecrop (Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum') — highly prized in landscape design for its ornamental foliage and hardy nature

Ground cover

Purple Stonecrop

Sedum Spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

FullUSDA 5–9
Puya Bromeliad (Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea) — and can reach up to 3 to 4 feet in length and 1.5 to 2 inches wide

Succulent

Puya Bromeliad

Puya Coerulea Var. Violacea

FullUSDA 10–11

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