18 Succulent Plants with Purple Flowers: Stunning Selections

Succulent plants with purple flowers are some of the easiest to maintain.

Aside from being absolutely low-maintenance, you also end up with flowering succulents in lovely shades of purple, dark purple, lilac, and lavender.

And when it comes to purple flowers, we never can get enough of them!

Varieties of Succulent Plants That Produce Purple Flowers

1. Tradescantia Pallida

It is commonly known as the Purple Heart due to its dainty pink and purple blossoms that pop out from its center. It is better when grown in containers, as it can easily become invasive when allowed to grow uncontrollably.

When pruning, remember to wear protective gloves, goggles, and clothing. The sap that the plant excretes can result in skin irritations in some people.

2. Anacampseros Rufescens

Slow-growing and clumping, this purple succulent grows up to 6 inches when mature. Commonly referred to as the Sand Rose, this succulent is ideally grown in full sun to bring out its rich burgundy colors.

It can still be kept under partial sun although its foliage tends to revert to dark green in lower light levels.

3. Perle Von Nuremberg

This is one of the most popular cultivars under the Echeveria family. Ideally, its growing temperature should range from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Being one of the low-maintenance succulents, this plant does not require special care. In fact, you can leave it alone as long as it receives its required amounts of sunlight and infrequent watering.

4. Kalanchoe Humilis

This succulent grows quite slowly, taking 2 to 5 years to reach maturity. Once it reaches maturity, it begins to produce flowers in shades of white, yellow, purplish pink, and red.

These plants are often sold during holidays due to their festive colors. However, it should be noted that these plants are toxic to domestic animals.

5. Sedum

Sedum plants generally require light pruning to remove dead parts. Other than that, homeowners should feel confident that their plants will thrive under minimal care.

However, if you are looking for Sedum purple flowers, try the Purple Emperor. To make things even more dramatic, try growing Sedum with Senecio jacobsenii or Senecio herreanus.

6. Cooper’s Ice Plant

Native to South Africa, this perennial succulent is extremely easy to care for. These succulents are quick spreaders when placed in ideal conditions.

If you live in areas where the environment is conducive to its growth, keep the succulent in containers and hanging baskets. You can also pair them with other succulents, such as the Red Carpet.

7. Cistanthe grandiflora

The attractive flowers come in shades of pink and purple. Native to parts of Northern California, this plant can also be easily grown in Southern California. Each flower is about an inch to less than two inches across.

The flowers can bloom for months even if the plant does not experience watering. As a result, the flowers attract bumblebees during this time period.

8. Delosperma Cooperi

The plant grows up to 3 to 6 inches with a mature spread of 2 feet wide. When in flower, it can cover an area with vibrant blooms. During the non-flowering seasons, the plant covers the ground with its rich foliage.

It is not very picky about climates although it prefers to be grown in warmer areas with high amounts of sun exposure.

9. Pachyveria Powder Puff

This plant has very attractive leaves with pink tips and silver-blue leaves. These colors become more vibrant and obvious when grown under the full sun.

However, cold weather can also cause the plant to develop an attractive shade of purple. The flowers that come out during summer are in purple colors with some peach tones.

10. Graptoveria Bashful 

This succulent plant has a clump-forming growth habit, producing rosettes up to 3 inches across. The rosettes do not have stems but possess thick, fleshy spooned leaves with pointed tips.

While it tolerates a bit of cold, it can easily perish when the temperatures are too low. It is best to keep this plant indoors during the winter months.

11. Echeveria Taurus

This plant is usually kept as a houseplant, where temperatures indoors are monitored. Under the right conditions, this succulent can begin producing purple blossoms at the onset of summer.

However, you will need to place them in areas that have full sun exposure of at least 6 hours to encourage the plants to bloom. Typically, the flowers come up early May until late June.

12. Ghost Echeveria

The succulent has leaves that are shaped like spoons. Fleshy and thick, these leaves grow in an asymmetrical shape that resembles a rosette.

However, it grows very slowly so it is ideal for people who do not have much time to care for plants. It tolerates drought extremely well, and will thrive as long as it is watered sparingly in well-draining soils.

13. Grapotveria ‘Debbi’

The attractive foliage is made up of tight clusters of fleshy pointed leaves with purplish-pink tips. The shoots tend to develop quickly while multiplying rapidly. This means that it requires watering more often than other succulents.

The leaves are powdery green but will develop into purple when exposed to the sun. However, water only the well-draining soil to avoid root rot.

14. Sempervivum ‘Raspberry Ice’

This succulent comes in a very attractive foliage color in deep raspberry shades. It tends to grow as clumps, which can be very attractive when fully mature.

The leaves turn purplish-red when exposed to full sun. In the summer, purple blossoms come out to attract beneficial insects, such as butterflies and bees. 

15. Sedum Dasyphyllum

This low-growing succulent is ideal for warm climates as it is native to the Mediterranean regions. The creeping stems of the plant produce short round leaves in cool mint green colors.

When exposed to full sun, these leaves turn into a delightful pastel lilac shade. In the summer, this plant produces purple-colored flowers that entertain beneficial insects and pollinators.

16. Echinocereus Engelmannii

This small plant has a tendency to grow low compared to other succulents. The pointed violet leaves are covered in soft hairs that are arranged around the stems, which are thick and segmented.

When mature, the plant produces flowers throughout the year, especially during summer. Keep this plant indoors if you plan to grow it in areas that experience cold weather.

17. Anacampseros Purple Giant

The succulent has foliage in the shape of seashells, with bold plum colors. Each stem of the succulent has several long white hairs. The succulent plant tends to cluster as it matures, producing offsets as it gets older.

The mature leaves come in a rainbow of colors, while the young foliage tends to be in shades of green. When exposed to the sun, the colors become more vibrant.

18. Sedeveria ‘Lilac Mist’

Young Sedeveria ‘Lilac Mist’ plants require a lot of warmth, sun, and some irregular watering in well-draining soil. Once established, the succulent will need only minimal care.

Mature plants tend to have compact clusters of rosettes composed of fat leaves. Overall, the succulent tends to have a very pleasing and chunky shape.

Conclusion

Purple succulent specimens are great plants when you are looking for a bit of mystery and magic in your garden. Plus, they are easy to grow so you can leave them alone for some time.

Here’s what you need to remember when growing these plants:

• Provide them with full direct sunlight where possible to enhance their growth, colors, and flowers.
• Water them sparingly to prevent the succulents from developing root rot.
• Keep succulents in temperatures that average 60 degrees Fahrenheit to protect them from the cold.
• If you want to keep things interesting, add more than one type of succulent to your collection.
• Ensure that your succulents do not present a danger to humans or pets, as some can be quite toxic.

With these plants on your list and our expert tips on your hands, you will never go wrong. Which succulents are your favorites? 

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