Hardy Ice Plant
This groundcover thrives in sunny, well-drained sites across most of the U.S. Its intense purple-pink flowers make it a stunning addition to full-sun gardens. Note that wet winters can be fatal, so consider replanting each spring if necessary.
Stapelia
Known for their unique and sometimes massive flowers, Stapelia plants come in colors ranging from near-black to cream. Some varieties produce foul-smelling flowers to attract pollinators like flies, so place them outdoors during blooming if the odor is an issue.
Christmas Cactus
These classic houseplants bloom around their namesake holidays (Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving) and come in colors like pink, white, red, orange, and gold. Unlike many succulents, they thrive in indirect sunlight
Prickly Pear
Found throughout the Americas, Prickly Pear cacti range from 1 to 15 feet tall and feature large flowers in pink, yellow, or orange. Handle with care due to sharp spines and grow in full sun areas or in pots that can be sheltered
Living Stones
Resembling pebbles, these succulents produce small flowers in white, orange, yellow, or pink. The blooms emerge from the center of the plant, adding to their charm and making them an intriguing addition to any succulent collection.
Hoya
This vining succulent flourishes in warm locations with indirect sunlight. Suitable for hanging baskets, Hoya can be moved outdoors in summer to shaded areas. Its waxy flowers come in shades of white, pink, and red, and it grows
Kalanchoe
Needing six weeks of 14-hour daily darkness in winter to initiate flowering, Kalanchoe rewards you with blooms in red, orange, white, yellow, or pink. It's a popular houseplant that blooms in late winter to early spring.
Crown of Thorns
Blooming throughout the year, Crown of Thorns features bracts in red, pink, white, or yellow. These bracts surround tiny flowers and make it easy to grow indoors. Handle with gloves as its latex sap can irritate skin.
Orchid Cactus
Best grown in hanging baskets in filtered sunlight, these cacti need to be moved indoors in climates below 50°F. Their massive flowers, up to 12 inches wide, are usually white but can also be orange, yellow, or pink.
Moss Rose
Often grown as an annual in Zones 3-9 and perennial in Zones 10-11, this low-growing succulent thrives in sunny, dry areas. Its flowers come in various colors, including pink, red, yellow, and white, offering a cheerful summer-long display.
Desert Rose
This flowering succulent is commonly grown as a houseplant in a sunny location but can be moved outdoors in summer if protected from the overhead midday sun. In summer, flowers appear in shades.