Episode 139: Favorite Succulents

Published: July 21, 2023, 10 a.m.

Quirky, collectible, and water-wise, succulents will add eye-catching texture to any garden bed or container display. There are some succulents that are cold hardy, while others will need to be brought indoors for the winter in colder regions. Join Danielle, Carol and guest Amanda Thomsen as they share some of their favorite succulents, including a few unforgettable \u201coddballs\u201d.

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Expert guest: Amanda Thomsen is a garden designer, garden shop owner, and author based in suburban Chicago.

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Danielle\u2019s Plants

Variegated fox tail agave (Agave attenuata 'Variegata', Zones 9-12)

Spiral aloe (Aloe polyphylla, Zones 9-12)

Red mistletoe cactus (Pseudorhipsalis ramulosa, Zones 9-11)

\u2018Frosted Fire\u2019 sedum (Sedum \u2018Frosted Fire\u2019, Zones 3-9)

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Carol\u2019s Plants

'Red Velvet\u2019 plush plant (Echeveria pulvinata 'Red Velvet', Zones 9-11)

\u2018Christmas Carol\u2019 aloe (Aloe \u2018Christmas Carol\u2019, Zones 9-11)

Gold moss sedum (Sedum acre, Zones 3-8)

\u2018Matrona\u2019 sedum (Hylotelephium telephium 'Matrona', Zones 3-9)

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Expert\u2019s Plants

Pencil cactus (Euphorbia tirucali, Zones 10-12)

Bundle of sticks plant (Cynanchum marnierianum, Zones 10-11)

\u2018Frizzle Sizzle\u2019 albuca (Albuca spiralis \u2018Frizzle Sizzle\u2019, Zones 8-10)

\u2018Nerds\u2019 sedum (Sedum album \u2018Nerds\u2019, Zones 3-8)