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21 Stunning Types of Purple Succulents to Grow

September 23, 2023 by Ann

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If you’re looking for a way to add some color and texture to your garden, consider planting purple succulents! These beautiful plants come in various shapes and sizes, offering a unique look that can enhance any landscape. 

purple succulents types

From stunning rosette-forming varieties to delicate vining species, there’s something for everyone when it comes to purple succulents. In this blog post, I’ll discuss some of the most popular varieties and provide tips on how to care for them. 

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you can find plenty of inspiration in these vibrant plants. So read on to learn about purple succulent types and how to nurture them!

Table of Contents

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  • Types of Purple Succulents
    • Black Prince 
    • Purple Heart 
    • Black Rose 
    • Aeonium Arboreum
    • Santa Rita Prickly Pear 
    • Purple Beauty 
    • Lithops Optica 
    • Purple Haze 
    • Sempervivum Heuffelii 
    • Raspberry Ice 
    • Lilac Mist 
    • Sedum Dasyphyllum 
    • Neon Breakers
    • Dark Beauty  
    • Echeveria Purple Pearl 
    • Echeveria Perle von Nurnberg
    • Ice Plant
    • Powder Puff
    • Red Carpet
    • Graptopetalum Paraguayense 
    • Aeonium Arboreum Atropurpureum 
  • How to Care for Purple Succulents
  • Where to Plant Purple Succulents
  • Tips for Growing Healthy Purple Succulents
  • Growing Gorgeous Purple Succulents
  • Purple Succulent Plants Frequently Asked Questions
    • What type of succulent is purple? 
    • Are there purple succulents? 
    • How do I identify my succulent? 
    • What are the purple sedum succulents? 
  • Purple Succulent Types Conclusion

Types of Purple Succulents

Below are some of the best purple succulents you should start growing in your garden today!

Black Prince 

black prince echeveria succulent

The Echeveria Black Prince is a striking succulent that features dark purple leaves and a thick stem. Its rosette-forming shape looks like an open flower, making it perfect for creating eye-catching displays in your garden.

This plant grows best in bright light and requires moderate watering throughout the growing season.

Purple Heart 

flowers-purple-heart

Also known as Setcreasea pallida, Purple Heart is a trailing succulent with deep violet foliage and long stems. It’s ideal for hanging baskets or as an edging plant in your garden, where its cascading shape can create a stunning statement.

This plant loves bright light but requires little water to thrive, making it perfect for busy gardeners!

Black Rose 

AEONIUM BLACK ROSE SUCCULENT

This unique succulent has deep purple leaves that are shaped like roses.