Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus)
Echinocereus coccineus

SKU: HC017278
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Overview
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus or Needle-Spined Claret Cup (Echinocereus coccineus) is an outstanding species that blooms in mid-spring with a profusion of hummingbird-attracting scarlet-red flowers held over a mound of tight clustering stems.
key features
Botanical Name
Echinocereus coccineus
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Evergreen, Container Planting, Rock Gardens
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
5-8" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late spring
SKU
HC017278

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