Photo by Brian Kemble.The rosette of leaves on the cultivar Echeveria Mauna Loa, seen from above. Show Caption. 1 of 2. Photo by Brian Kemble.Flowers on the cultivar Echeveria Mauna Loa.

Echeveria is the kind of succulent that makes you do a double take in a plant shop because of its gorgeous colors and shapes. Here’s some extra good news: The showstopper is also incredibly low ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Plants in the genus Echeveria are often ...