Echinocereus coccineus 'Sandia Mts.'

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Echinocereus coccineus 'Sandia Mts.'

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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.

USDA Growing Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Color	Red
Regions	Hot Desert, Suitable above 7000', Western Only
Rain	Less than 10", 10" to 20", 20" to 30"
Bloom Time	Late Spring
Sun	Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Soil	Sandy
Moisture	Very Waterwise
Height	up to 12" Small
Resists	Deer, Rabbits
Attracts	Bees, Hummingbirds