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Echinocereus engelmannii

Strawberry Hedgehog

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

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.