Top 10 Gorgeous Succulents With Purple Flowers
You Will Love Number 3 !!

Introduction

How can a person not like succulents? They are gorgeous, easy to care and can withstand pretty much anything. This makes them the ideal candidate for anyone’s garden or interior shelves. Now when we move on to flowering succulents, the ideal color is open to debate. Some may prefer yellow and, some people like you and me prefer purple.

The ten most popular succulents with purple flowers are Cooper’s Ice Plant, Grapotveria ‘Debbi’, Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’, Englemann’s Hedgehog Cactus, Calandrinia Grandiflora, Sempervivum ‘Raspberry ice’, Sedum dasyphyllum lilac mound, Tradescantia Pallida, Powderpuff cactus, and ‘Echeveria Taurus’.

1. Cooper’s Ice Plant

Specie Name	Delosperma Cooperi
Common Names	Cooper’s Ice plant
Native Area	South Africa
Plant Type	Succulent perennial
Blooming Season	June - September
Sun Condition	Full Sun
Max Height	7 to 15 cm
Tolerant	Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil

If you are looking for an easy to care, tolerant and gorgeous succulent with purple flowers, then you can’t go wrong with Cooper’s Ice plant. Cooper’s Ice plant or Delosperma cooperi is the most common purple variant of the Ice plant. These are best known for their tolerant nature and attracting flowers.

Unlike their name, they can’t survive in cold temperatures. Therefore, you should plant them in dry parts for your garden where they can get full sun. These plants are tolerant to drought and hot climates, so you should water them once or twice every week.

Warning

Make sure the soil is well-drained, else the plant may not grow properly or completely die

Ice plants tend to grow well in poor soil and tolerate sandy and gravelly soil conditions. Therefore, they don’t need much fertilizer. The only hurdle that you might face with this succulent would be weather conditions and overwatering. Once placed inside the ideal conditions, they spread real quick, so you can tuck them in nice hanging baskets or free-standing pots like these available on Amazon.

2. Graptoveria ‘Debbie’

Specie Name	Graptoveria Debbie
Common Names	Graptoveria Debbie
Native Area	Unknown
Plant Type	Hybrid succulent
Blooming Season	Grows best during summer
Sun Condition	Full Sun
Max Height	20cm
Tolerant	Summer and bright conditions

If you are looking for an exotic addition to your outdoor garden, then Graptoveria Debbie would be the best choice. Graptoveria Debbie is a rare, gorgeous succulent. This succulent is a Graptopetalum and Echeveria hybrid whose significant purple color grows deeper in full sun. It follows a quick growth pattern and keeps multiplying very quickly by itself.

Caution

Avoid excess amount of water or else the succulent may die from overwatering or can get a pest infestation

Graptoveria Debbie requires full sunlight conditions and should be planted outside rather than inside. For the ideal result, make sure you provide full sun to the succulent. This succulent is not suited to colder environments.

In order to propagate Graptoveria Debbie from seeds, you should plant the seeds in a well-drained mixture.

3. Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’

Specie Name	Echeveria Purple Pearl
Common Names	Echeveria Purple Pearl
Native Area	Mexico, USA , South America
Plant Type	Succulent, Catus
Blooming Season	Spring
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	15cm
Tolerant	Drought, Deer

Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ is a gorgeous succulent that is highly valued for being used in floral arrangements, decorations, and wedding bouquets. Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ is a variant of the Echeveria family, but its slightly round rosy-purple leaves merged in the form of rosettes make it stand out from the rest of its family members. It’s a highly attractive succulent that needs very little care.

Echeveria ‘Purple Pearl’ is an evergreen plant that loves the sun and shouldn’t be placed in darker environments. For the ideal results, you need to water the plant sparingly and make sure to use well-draining soil to avoid stagnant water. You can use this amazing Amazon product with a drainage saucer to create a well-drained soil, ideal for Echeveria’ Purple Pearl’.

Reminder

Avoid overwatering else it may become a target to a fungal disease or might start rotting

4. Englemanns Hedgehog Cactus

Specie Name	Echinocereus engelmannii
Common Names	Engelmann’s Hedgehog Cactus, Purple Torch, Strawberry Cactus
Native Area	USA , Mexico
Plant Type	Succulent, Catus
Blooming Season	April- May
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	30cm
Tolerant	Drought, Deer

Engelmann’s Hedgehog Cactus is a succulent native to the southwestern USA and some parts of Mexico. The cactus’s first name is named after the botanist and physician George Engelmann, while the middle name comes from its short and spiny nature, which resembles a hedgehog. The Hedgehog cactus mostly grow in clusters, sometimes up to 20 stems or more. These bloom in April - May based on the temperature.

Pro Tip

The Hedgehog Cactus enjoys bright sunlight, so make sure you place it in a spot where it gets plenty of it

Engelmann’s Hedgehog Cactus grows well in sandy, rocky soil. So, make sure you use well-drained soil to avoid soggy soil that may cause root rot. It prefers bright light but if you plan to shift it indoors, make sure you place it on a sunny windowsill.

If provided with the ideal conditions, the flowers soon develop into a spherical reddish-orange fruit. Its fruit has a strawberry-like taste and, that’s why it’s called strawberry hedgehog cactus.

5. Calandrinia Grandiflora

Specie Name	Calandrinia Grandiflora
Common Names	Rock Purslane
Native Area	Chile, Australia, Western America, Central America and North America
Plant Type	Succulent, Catus
Blooming Season	Summer
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	30cm
Tolerant	Drought

Calandrinia Grandiflora is one of the succulents that have the longest bloom period, making it a valuable addition to any garden. Its purple flowers blossom continuously from April to much of Fall. Calandrinia Grandiflora is also a sturdy plant that can also handle both drought and frost.

Note

The foliage can turn reddish from sunburn due to too much heat. So, a bit of shade plus direct sunlight would be the best combo for this succulent

Calandrinia Grandiflora enjoys bright sunlight or partial sunlight conditions. Since it is a succulent, it also needs well-drained soil. It’s pretty much resilient to pests and diseases, so if you are looking for an easy-to-care and succulent with purple flowers, then this succulent is the perfect fit for you.

6. Sempervivum ‘Raspberry Ice’

Specie Name	Sempervivum ‘Raspberry Ice’
Common Names	Hen and Chicks, Houseleek, Live-Forever
Native Area	USA
Plant Type	Succulent, Catus
Blooming Season	Summer / early fall
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	5cm at development
Tolerant	Drought, frost

Sempervivum ‘Raspberry ice’ is one of the sturdiest succulent types and can live up to 20 years if provided the right conditions. Sempervivum ‘Raspberry ice’ is also called Houseleeks due to its ability to grow roots on the roofs of houses. Similarly, the name ‘Hen and Chicks’ comes from its growth pattern in which the mother root lays out several chicks (offsets) around the main plant and, allowing you to repot them easily.

Warning

The only enemies of this plant are overwatering and poor drainage so avoid these at all costs

Sempervivum ‘Raspberry Ice’ prefers full sun or partial shade and dry, porous, well-drained soil for best results. Under the ideal conditions, it has small rosettes with raspberry red leaves that become purple-red with time. The overall succulent is lightly layered with silver hairs.

7.Sedum Dasyphyllum Lilac Mound

Specie Name	Sedum dasyphyllum
Common Names	Corsican stonecrop
Native Area	Mediterranean Region
Plant Type	Succulent, Catus
Blooming Season	June-July
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	12cm
Tolerant	Frost hardy

Sedum dasyphyllum is a low-growing succulent found in the Mediterranean region. These succulents are widely popular for their ability to change color, shape, and size all year round based on weather and stress. Sedum dasyphyllum is the perfect ground cover plant for hot and dry climates. Its leaves form a carpet, and the color of this carpet varies from season to season.

Interesting Fact

At first it's leaves have a blue-green color to it but in the winter season they develop a wholesome purple color

Sedum dasyphyllum is succulent and, therefore it requires well-drained soil in a site where it can get direct sunlight. You can use it as a lawn substitute or place it between stepping stones or green roofs.

The plant is even available at Amazon!

8. Tradescantia Pallida

Specie Name	Tradescantia Pallida
Common Names	Purple Heart, Purple Queen
Native Area	Mexico
Plant Type	Succulent, perennial
Blooming Season	During warm weather
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	30-60 cm
Tolerant	Drought

Tradescantia pallida or Purple Queen is a gorgeous and durable succulent with purple flowers. Tradescantia pallida are popular for their remarkable evergreen foliage. Each of its pointed purple-colored leaves can grow up to 5-12 cm. Tradescantia pallida are known to constantly bloom during warm weather conditions and often die due to frost but will usually sprout back from the roots in the spring season.

Pro Tip

Shelter the plant from extreme weather conditions or heavy winds as they might break the fragile stems

Tradescantia pallida require well-drained soil with a location that can provide direct or partial sunlight. You can water these freely in the dry weather and, once they get settled, they become drought tolerant. You can easily use these as ground cover, rock gardens, or border fronts.

9.Powderpuff cactus

Specie Name	Mammillaria Cacti
Common Names	Powder Puff Cactus, Snowball cactus
Native Area	Mexico, USA
Plant Type	Succulent, cactus
Blooming Season	Summer
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	7-12 cm
Tolerant	Drought

Powderpuff cactus is one of the most classical and well-known members of the cacti family. This succulent is native to Mexico. Powderpuff cactus has quick growth and is known to produce offsets that cluster around the parent. The overall body of the cactus follows a fluffy, circular pattern with white hair covering all over the plant. The spines covering the plant are pretty sharp, so you should be careful while touching the cactus.

Caution

Make sure there is no standing water in the pot.

Powderpuff cactus appreciates strong direct sunlight and if you plan to move it indoors, place it near a window. The soil should be well-drained, so the water doesn’t sit in the pot for too long. You should only water the plant when it’s completely dry. Under the right conditions, bright pink-purple flowers will emerge from the cactus.

10.Echeveria ‘Taurus’

Specie Name	Echeveria ‘Taurus’
Common Names	Echeveria ‘Taurus’
Native Area	Mexico, USA
Plant Type	Succulent, cactus
Blooming Season	June-August
Sun Condition	Full Sun/Partial shade
Max Height	30cm
Tolerant	Drought

Echeveria ‘Taurus’ is another beautiful variant of the Echeveria known for being evergreen perennials. Similarly, Echeveria ‘Taurus’ is also a gorgeous plant used as an ornamental plant in many cases due to its beautiful colored leaves and flowers.

Warning

Don't allow the presence of standing water in pots or it may get targeted by bugs and rotting conditions

Echeveria ‘Taurus’ is best suited for climates that can provide high levels of sunlight. They also need well-drained soil. It can be grown outside in summer, but it should be moved inside to protect it from harsh winter conditions.

Some Helpful Products

Conclusion

I covered a complete list of Top 10 succulents with purple flowers in today’s blog and suggested some of the best succulents with purple flowers. I started the list with Cooper’s ice plant and ended it on Echeveria Taurus. I devised separate tables for all ten popular plants to assist you in choosing your favorite purple flower succulent.

If you want to learn more about succulents with yellow flowers, go to this link!

Posted in: Flowering Succulents Indoor Succulents Outdoor Succulents Low-Maintenance Plants