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Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus engelmannii
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low, clustering hedgehog cactus with vibrant magenta to pink flowers that bloom in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant and ideal for desert and rock gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Function & Care
wildlife benefitpollinator nectaryedible
Edible Parts
fruitflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation