Echinocereus coccineus 'Sandia Mts.'
Item # 46933
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Echinocereus coccineus 'Sandia Mts.'

Needle Spined Claret Cup

Quick Facts

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade Xeric Attracts Hummingbirds Resists Deer Resists Rabbits Western Only  Legend

Description:

5” x 12-15” wide, (seed propagated). This collection of Echinocereus coccineus comes from the high slopes of the Sandia (Watermelon) Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here, it is found growing on rocky outcroppings, often in the partial-shade of Ponderosa pine trees. Mature clumps bloom in late spring with hummingbird-attracting scarlet flowers. Very cold hardy. Zones 4-9.

Special Notes:

Grow in very well draining soil.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 4 - 9
Color Red
Regions Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade
Soil Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
Attractive to Friendly Visitors Attracts Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits