Succulents at Russian River Rootworks: Our Favorite Drought-Tolerant Plants

Succulents at Russian River Rootworks: Our Favorite Drought-Tolerant Plants

Succulents are some of the most rewarding plants you can grow — low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and endlessly varied in form and color. Whether you're building a dry garden, filling containers, or just looking for something that thrives on neglect, we've got a deep bench of succulents available right now. Here's a look at what's in stock.


Echeverias & Rosette Succulents

Echeveria 'Chroma' – Colorful Succulent

Echeveria Chroma

A showstopper rosette with shifting hues of pink, purple, and blue depending on sun exposure. Perfect for containers, rock gardens, or as a focal point in a succulent arrangement.

Crassula platyphylla – Pink Jade Succulent

Crassula platyphylla Pink Jade

Flat, paddle-shaped leaves blush pink to red in full sun. A compact, easy-care Crassula that looks stunning in dish gardens and low bowls.

Sedeveria 'Blue Burrito' – Succulent

Sedeveria Blue Burrito

Chubby, powder-blue leaves arranged in tight rosettes on trailing stems — a hybrid of Sedum and Echeveria that's as fun to grow as it is to say.

Crassula perforata 'Major' – String of Buttons

Crassula perforata Major String of Buttons

Stacked, triangular leaves spiral up each stem like a geometric tower. Excellent in containers or spilling over a wall. Turns rosy-pink in bright light.


Sedums & Stonecrops

Sedum divergens – Spreading Stonecrop

Sedum divergens Spreading Stonecrop

A Pacific Northwest native stonecrop with bead-like leaves and bright yellow flowers. Excellent groundcover for dry, rocky slopes and green roofs.

Sedum morganianum – Burro's Tail

Sedum morganianum Burros Tail

Long, trailing stems densely packed with plump blue-green leaves. A classic hanging basket succulent that's as dramatic as it is easy to grow.

Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' – Stonecrop

Sedum Blue Spruce

Needle-like blue-gray foliage resembles a miniature spruce. A tough, spreading groundcover with yellow summer blooms. Deer resistant and drought tolerant.

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' – Stonecrop

Sedum Dragons Blood

Deep burgundy-red foliage intensifies in full sun. A vigorous, mat-forming groundcover with rosy summer flowers — one of the most popular stonecrops for a reason.

Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut' – Stonecrop

Sedum Fuldaglut

Similar to Dragon's Blood but with even richer crimson tones and a tighter, more compact habit. Stunning in rock gardens and between stepping stones.

Sedum rupestre 'Sunsparkler Wildfire' – Stonecrop

Sedum Sunsparkler Wildfire

Fiery red and orange tones blaze through the season. Part of the award-winning Sunsparkler series — compact, colorful, and incredibly heat tolerant.

Sedum rupestre 'Sunsparkler Lime Zinger'

Sedum Sunsparkler Lime Zinger

Chartreuse-lime foliage with red tips — a bright, cheerful groundcover that pops in mixed plantings and containers. Sunsparkler series at its most electric.

Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' – Voodoo Stonecrop

Sedum Voodoo Stonecrop

Deep wine-red foliage and vivid magenta flowers make this one of the most dramatic stonecrops available. A real conversation starter in the garden.

Sedum rubrotinctum 'Pork and Beans' – Jelly Bean Plant

Sedum Pork and Beans Jelly Bean Plant

Plump, jelly-bean-shaped leaves turn red at the tips in bright sun. A fun, tactile succulent that's irresistible in containers and kids' gardens.


Sempervivum – Hens & Chicks

Sempervivums are among the hardiest succulents available — cold-tolerant, self-propagating, and available in a stunning range of colors. Our Chick Charms and SuperSemps selections are top-tier varieties.

Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Autumn Apple'

Sempervivum Autumn Apple

Warm apple-red rosettes deepen in color through the season. A standout in rock gardens, troughs, and mixed containers.

Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Chocolate Kiss'

Sempervivum Chocolate Kiss

Rich chocolate-brown rosettes with a velvety texture. One of the darkest Sempervivums available — stunning contrast against silver or chartreuse companions.

Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Appletini'

Sempervivum Appletini

Fresh lime-green rosettes with a crisp, clean look. Bright and cheerful — a great foil for darker-toned Sempervivums in mixed plantings.

Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Gold Nugget'

Sempervivum Gold Nugget

Golden-amber tones glow in full sun. A warm, jewel-toned variety that pairs beautifully with burgundy or green companions.

Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Sugar Shimmer'

Sempervivum Sugar Shimmer

Soft pink and silver tones shimmer across the rosette. Delicate in appearance, tough in the garden — a perennial favorite.

Sempervivum 'Chick Charms Mint Marvel'

Sempervivum Mint Marvel

Cool mint-green rosettes with a tidy, symmetrical form. Excellent in troughs, walls, and anywhere you want a clean, architectural look.

Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Emerald'

Sempervivum SuperSemps Emerald

Vivid emerald-green rosettes with exceptional vigor. Part of the SuperSemps series — bred for size, color, and garden performance.

Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Fire Quartz'

Sempervivum SuperSemps Fire Quartz

Fiery orange-red tones with a crystalline quality in bright light. A bold, eye-catching variety for collectors and garden designers alike.

Sempervivum 'SuperSemps Ruby'

Sempervivum SuperSemps Ruby

Deep ruby-red rosettes with a rich, saturated color that holds through the season. A classic SuperSemps selection with outstanding garden presence.


Aloes & Aloe Relatives

Aloe brevifolia – Short-leaved Aloe

Aloe brevifolia

A compact, clustering aloe with blue-green leaves edged in white teeth. Excellent in containers or as a low-water border plant. Orange flowers attract hummingbirds.

Aloe tomentosa – Hairy Green Aloe

Aloe tomentosa

Unusual soft-textured leaves give this aloe a distinctive, almost fuzzy appearance. A conversation piece in any dry garden or container planting.

Aloe x 'Pink Blush'

Aloe Pink Blush

Soft pink blush tones wash over the leaf margins, especially in bright light. A hybrid aloe that's as ornamental as it is tough.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera

The classic medicinal aloe — useful, beautiful, and nearly indestructible. A must-have for any garden or kitchen windowsill.


Other Succulents & Companions

Haworthia Zebra – Best Beginner Succulent

Haworthia Zebra

Bold white stripes on dark green leaves make this one of the most striking small succulents available. Tolerates lower light than most — ideal for indoor growing.

Senecio serpens – Blue Chalksticks

Senecio serpens Blue Chalksticks

Powdery blue finger-like leaves form a striking low groundcover. Excellent contrast plant alongside darker succulents or ornamental grasses.

Dudleya brittonii – Giant Chalk Dudleya

Dudleya brittonii Giant Chalk Dudleya

A California native icon — chalky white rosettes that can reach impressive size with age. Drought-adapted, long-lived, and increasingly rare in cultivation. A collector's plant.

Mammillaria elongata – Ladyfingers Cactus

Mammillaria elongata Ladyfingers Cactus

Clusters of slender, golden-spined columns make this cactus a textural delight. Easy to grow, slow to outgrow its pot, and charming in any sunny spot.

Oscularia deltoides – Deltoid-leaved Dewplant

Oscularia deltoides Dewplant

Blue-gray triangular leaves and a profusion of fragrant pink daisy-like flowers in spring. A South African succulent that thrives in coastal and dry garden conditions.

Bulbine frutescens (orange form) – Stalked Bulbine

Bulbine frutescens orange

Succulent strap-like leaves and cheerful orange flowers on tall stalks over a long season. Excellent for pollinators and low-water borders.

Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark'

Bulbine Hallmark

A yellow-flowering selection of Bulbine with the same easy-care, long-blooming habit. Pairs beautifully with the orange form for a warm-toned planting.

Cistanthe grandiflora – Rock Purslane

Cistanthe grandiflora Rock Purslane

Fleshy succulent leaves and vivid magenta flowers that bloom prolifically in dry conditions. A Chilean native that thrives in rocky, well-drained soils.

Ledebouria socialis – Silver Squill

Ledebouria socialis Silver Squill

Silver-spotted, lance-shaped leaves emerge from attractive purple bulbs. A semi-succulent bulb that's as ornamental as it is easy to grow indoors or out.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Superba' – Snake Plant

Sansevieria Snake Plant

The ultimate low-maintenance succulent-adjacent plant. Tolerates low light, infrequent watering, and neglect with grace. A staple for indoor and outdoor dry gardens alike.


Arrangements & Ready-to-Gift

Handcrafted Succulent Bowlscape Arrangements

Handcrafted Succulent Bowlscape

Curated, ready-to-display succulent arrangements handcrafted at Russian River Rootworks. A perfect gift or instant focal point for any table, patio, or entryway.


Quick Care Guide for Succulents

  • Sun: Most succulents prefer 4–6+ hours of direct sun. Sedums and Sempervivums are especially sun-hungry. Haworthia and Sansevieria tolerate lower light.
  • Water: Water deeply, then let the soil dry completely before watering again. In summer, every 1–2 weeks; in winter, once a month or less.
  • Soil: Fast-draining is essential. Use a cactus/succulent mix or amend with pumice or coarse perlite.
  • Frost: Sempervivums are frost-hardy to Zone 3–4. Most Echeverias and Sedums are hardy to Zone 5–7. Aloes and tropical succulents prefer Zone 9+.

Have questions about a specific variety or need help choosing the right succulent for your space? Reach out to us — we're happy to help.