Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Cactaceae
Plant Description: Spiny, mound-forming cactus with bright scarlet-red, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. Native throughout the southwestern United States. Requires very little irrigation once established.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Cactus
Plant Care: Cacti (succulent plants with spines instead of true leaves): Remove dead or damaged stems. Prune as necessary to retain a desirable shape. Avoid overwatering.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12" tall x 6" wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Green
Bloom Colors: Red, Orange
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping