Echinocereus
Echinocereus is a widespread and large genius of clumping cacti, prized for their flowers. Found almost everywhere that cactus are found, this genius has a good representation of cold hardy species.
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EC001: Echinocereus coccineus (Texas hedgehog) Similar to Echinocereus triglochidiatus but more compact. Thick stems have short to medium spines, red to orange flowers and red fruit. 6-8 inches high by 18 inches plus. Zone 5. $6 young plant, $15 large plant.
EC002: Echinocereus fendleri A solitary barrel/hedgehog type from south central Colorado. Huge purple flowers in June. Zone 4. 5-6 inches high. $6
EC003: Echinocereus
caespitosus The favorite
of many collectors. The “Purple Candle” of central Colorado clumps modestly.
6-8 inches high and wide. HUGE fuchsia flowers in June for a long period. Zone
5. $6
EC004: Echinocereus mohavensis A compact
Colorado form with scarlet flowers. Densely spined, 4 inches high by several
feet wide. Zone 5. $6
EC005: Echinocereus
inermis
(Naturita, CO) A
rare, spineless form, 4-6 inches high by 12 inches plus in diameter. Forms
multiple heads quickly. Zone 5. Scarlet flowers, red fruit. Price: $ 20 for
4-5 year old plant
EC006: Echinocereus inermis (from Don Denoyer, Salida, CO) A miniature form only 2 inches high, very slow growing. I have never seen it flower in 19 years. It needs a bit of shade in high UV areas. Very choice. Zone 5. Price: $25 for small plant.
EC007: Echinocereus ‘White Sands’ A grand form
of Claret Cup Cactus with scarlet flowers in June. Perhaps one of the tallest
of the trigs. 12-18” high by 18” wide. Zone 5. Plant forms a large clump
quickly. My mother plant always gets an “Oh My!” with its 40 or 50 blossoms
that last for several weeks. Large, juicy fruits that gain an orange hue when
ripe. 3 year old plants, $10
EC008: Echinocereus viridiflorus (Prairie Hedgehog Cactus) A
humble little plant from the Great Plains and foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
Small plants that occasionally clump. Greenish-gold flowers at the base of the
plant in May and June. Dry fruits. 4” high by 6” wide. Zone 3. Great in rock
gardens and troughs. 3 year old plants, $4