Echinocereus engelmannii |
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Strawberry Hedgehog |
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 Desert.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.