8 Impressive Black Succulent Varieties

While some plants are almost a true black, many are actually dark purple or, less often, dark blue. But regardless of their precise shade, their dark leaves can provide a striking color contrast with plants that have bright leaves (for example, golden foliage). Some of them have attractive flowers, too, but more often people grow them for their foliage. Most succulents are great low-maintenance alternatives to plants that demand more of your attention. Thanks to their drought-tolerance, they are just the thing for gardeners who do not have enough to be constantly watering plants that can’t get through a dry period on their own. Learn about eight great choices in succulents with dark foliage. NikolaBarbutov/Getty Images

USDA Zones: 3 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sunHeight: 6 to 12 inchesSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

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USDA Zones: 9 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeHeight: 6 to 12 inchesSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

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USDA Zones: 9 to 12Sun Exposure: Full sunHeight: Usually about 4 inchesSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

USDA Zones: 4 to 9Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shadeHeight: 12 to 18 inchesSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sunHeight: 6 inchesSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sunHeight: 3 to 4 feetSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

USDA Zones: 4 to 8Sun Exposure: Full sunHeight: 1 footSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant

USDA Zones: 9 to 11Sun Exposure: Full sunHeight: 1 to 2 feetSoil Needs: Well-drained; drought-tolerant