Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus)
Echinocereus engelmannii (Flagstaff, AZ Form)
SKU: HC015266
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Overview
Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus Flagstaff (Echinocereus engelmannii v. variegatus Flagstaff, AZ form) blooms in late spring with a profusion of magenta-pink flowers on top of a cluster of small, spiny stems.
key features
Botanical Name
Echinocereus engelmannii (Flagstaff, AZ Form)
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Soil Moisture
Very Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
3-5" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring
SKU
HC015266
Description
Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus Flagstaff (Echinocereus engelmannii v. variegatus Flagstaff, AZ form) blooms in late spring with a profusion of magenta-pink flowers on top of a cluster of small, spiny stems. When looking for cold hardy cacti, this form of Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus is at the top of the list. An easy-to-grow cactus, it mixes readily into the waterwise garden with other xeric perennials like Hymenoxys, Penstemon and Scutellaria. The Flagstaff form originates from the bone-chilling winter climate of north-central AZ.
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