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Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus engelmannii
herbaceous☀️ 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
high
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
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
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