Beloved for their handsome rosettes of thick, fleshy leaves, echeveria plants come in an impressive range of colors, from icy tones of blue, green, and lilac to dark, sultry shades of burgundy, chocolate, eggplant, plum, scarlet, and orange.

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Leaf texture is equally interesting with forms that can be bumpy, cabbage-like, crinkled, curled, peaked, ruffled, or wavy.

The flowers are equally eye-catching, blooming several times a year in the right conditions.

The tall flower stems bear buds of bold rosy pink, opening to bell-like or starry flowers in bright shades of peach, pink, red, orange, white, and yellow.

Echeveria succulents are superb as solitary specimens, massed in groups for borders or containers, and in succulent groupings for gravel, meditation, rock, and fairy gardens.

And many echeveria varieties develop darling, mini-me offsets over the growing season, spreading into handsome clumps as they grow.

Plus, they make a creative addition to bridal bouquets, living walls, and wreaths as well.

Hailing from semi-desert conditions in mountainous regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America, they’re highly drought tolerant and make an excellent choice for water-wise gardens and xeriscapes.

Striking ornamentals that are low maintenance and easy-care to the max, is your home or garden in need of some exciting echeveria?

Then you’ve come to the right place to learn about 27 of the most popular echeveria varieties!

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