Succulents of Seattle

I don’t grow many succulents, nor do I know the names of them when I see them. I have a few hens and chicks left that my Grandma gave me almost 10 years ago, but they haven’t thrived as much as a couple of others varieties I have.

Here in Houston, I would not recommend planting them in the ground. Despite the fact that we are in a severe drought, it will rain again one day. I have a feeling that after one of our legendary downpours that our ground stays too wet for most succulents. Mine are all in pots with well-draining soil and almost never get hand-watered. So, for those of you who can’t keep a plant alive to save your life, maybe succulents are for you.

I was surprised to see how many people are growing succulents in Seattle, I envisioned it being too wet of a place for them. However, they seemed to be doing very well both in the ground and in containers. Here are some of my favorites.



This looks like a re-purposed birdbath to me, The soil is hilled, most likely to help with drainage.

photo taken at Dragonfly Farms














A wheelbarrow full o’succulents at Dragonfly Farms

 

 

 

I love the color combo of this one. I think this is sedum.
photo taken at Dragonfly Farms

Here, bottles and sempervivum (at least that’s what I think it is, remember I am no expert) are used as edging. Now, this just might provide enough drainage to work well in Houston.

Another wheel barrow o’succulents at Dragonfly Farms

Here are a few more great container ideas for succulents.

Suzette & Jim Birrell's Garden

   
The above two photos are from Denise Lane’s garden.

Lorene Edward Forkner's Garden

I hope these pictures give you some good ideas about what you can do with succulents in your own garden.