Echinocereus engelmannii
Strawberry Hedgehog
Description
Clumping cactus grows slowly to 1' x 2'. Stems are medium green with brown spines. Flowers appear in spring, they are magenta and very showy. Vibrant spring color. Good for small spaces. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.