Pediocactus

Pediocactus is a small genus of almost mystical western cacti.  The most widespread and cold hardy is Pediocactus simpsonii, a stunningly beautiful cacti.

PE001: Pediocactus simpsonii (Mountain Ball Cactus)  Solitary, spherical plant usually with dark spines.  Light to dark pink flowers form a halo on the plant in March/April.  Provide with excellent drainage in a rock garden or trough.  3” high by 6” wide.  Grown from seed collected in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. Zone 2  $6

PE002: Pediocactus simpsonii (Snowball form)  Same as above except with white spines.  Spine color varies from yellowish white to bluish white.  Grown from seed collected in Jefferson County, Colorado by Kelly Grummons. $20 for young plant.  Not available at this time.  Zone 3, Seed is sown.