You may be thinking about adding a desert garden to your yard as a good way to save on water and maintenance time, but you think it may not be very attractive. Colorful succulents are the answer to bring brightness to your landscape, and here are few of the most colorful.

The Most Colorful Succulents to Brighten Up a Desert Landscape

Desert landscaping has become very popular in Las Vegas and other places where the climate is suitable. Succulents are one mainstay of desert landscaping and they come in a variety of bright colors, including, purple, red, blue, pink and coral. Succulents change colors according to the type of succulent and environmental conditions. Sun, temperature and water need to be in the right amount to generate bright colors. You may need sprinkler repair in Las Vegas to make sure your colorful succulents are not overwatered.

What Are the Most Vibrant Colorful Succulents?

Colorful succulents come in the following groups.

Purple

Perle Von Nürnberg a pale lavender color that is popular in bridal bouquets and other wedding decorations.
Purple Heart is also called the purple heart wandering Jew. It is a good plant for groundcover and borders.
Purple Beauty is pale green with purple tips. They are usually put in large planters because they multiply. They are brighter purple during colder months.

Blue

Blue Chalksticks is a turquoise blue and has a purple highlight if they are exposed to enough direct sunlight. They are suitable for a groundcover or border. Blue Glow comes in a variety of blues and blue-greens. Sometimes they have yellow or red edges. They seem to glow when they are backlit by the sun.

Red
Campfire Plant has bright red leaves and is suitable for a container garden. Desert Cabbage is also called paddle-plant because of the shape of its leaves. It is solid bright red. Lipstick is a green plant with bright red edges when it gets lots of sunlight.

You Can Change the Color of Your Succulents

If your succulents look drab, they may not be getting the proper sunlight or water. By making a few adjustments, you can have a brightly colored desert landscape.