Sea Urchin Cactus (Coryphantha)
Coryphantha echinus
SKU: HC015388
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Overview
Sea Urchin cactus brings to the waterwise garden a fabulous combination of pure white spines and huge, bright yellow and orange early summer flowers.
key features
Botanical Name
Coryphantha echinus
Growing Zones
Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
3-4" tall
Bloom Time
Early summer
SKU
HC015388
Description
Sea Urchin cactus brings to the waterwise garden a fabulous combination of pure white spines and huge, bright yellow and orange early summer flowers. Native to the western half of Texas, Coryphantha echinis is a little-known species with excellent cold hardiness. It does best with full sun, baking heat and "lean" (infertile) fast draining soil. Excellent for containers too.
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