Echinocereus triglochidiatus
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Echinocereus triglochidiatus

Claret Cup Cactus

Quick Facts

Attract Bees Full and Afternoon Sun Very Xeric Attract Hummingbirds  Legend

Description:

4” x 12” tall stems, (seed propogated). This giant stemmed claret cup is a very showy species with deep orange or scarlet flowers in late spring. Bearing classic spine clusters with three or four thorns at each areole, mature plants cluster with only 3 to 5 stems.

A fascinating claret cup variation that grows huge 12” tall by 4” diameter stems. Found from eastern NM and southern CO, west through AZ into NV, UT and CA. Very heat tolerant. Blooming generally begins 3 to 4 years after the initial planting as the plant matures.

Zones 5-10.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 5 - 10
Color Red
Regions Hot Desert, USA
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in
Bloom Time Late Spring, Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Very Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Bees, Attract Hummingbirds