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Cacti

Engelmann's Hedgehog

Echinocereus engelmannii

Vibrant magenta blooms provide intense spring color.

The Basics

Type: CactiSun: Full Sun, Partial SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Very LowNative Mohave and Sonoran Deserts

Growth

Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 1'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: Clumping

Foliage

EvergreenColor: Medium greenTexture: Brown spines

Wildlife

Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds

Flowers

Flower Color: Magenta, showySeason: Spring

Comments

Litter: LowThorns: LongIrritation: None
Native
Attracts Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant
Photo By: Dave Seibert
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Sam Draper
Photo By: Carol Ward
Photo By: Carol Ward