New Mexico Spiny Star Cactus (Escobaria)
Escobaria vivipara 'Sierra County, Guadalupe Mnts.'
SKU: HC018287
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Overview
Escobaria vivipara v. neomexicana (Spiny Star Cactus) boasts a striking appearance with its small, golf-ball-sized stems concealed beneath a dense covering of white to off-white spines. Vibrant magenta-pink blossoms appear in late spring. This hardy variety is native to the south-central mountains of New Mexico.
key features
Botanical Name
Escobaria vivipara 'Sierra County, Guadalupe Mnts.'
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Evergreen
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Very Waterwise, Waterwise
Mature Height
2-4" tall
Mature Spread
4-6" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring
SKU
HC018287