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Echinocereus is a widespread and large genus of clumping cacti, prized for their flowers. Found almost everywhere that cactus are found, this genus has a good representation of cold hardy species.
Echinocereus
EC004: Echinocereus triglochidiatus v. mohavensis COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
A compact far-northwestern Colorado form with scarlet flowers. Edible, reddish fruit. Densely spined, 4"H X 24"W. Thrives to zone 4. Full sun. Sold in 2.5-inch pot.
EC005: Echinocereus mojavensis v. inermis COLD HARDY CACTUS
$15.00
A Flowering Cactus in the Echinocereus genus. This is a rare form with very short, sparse spines or no spines, 4-6 inches high by 12 inches plus in diameter. Forms multiple heads quickly. Hardy to zone 3. Scarlet flowers, edible red fruit. Sold in 2.5-inch pot. This variety tolerates quite a bit of shade.

EC007: Echinocereus triglochidiatus v. gonacanthus 'White Sands' COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
A grand form of Claret Cup Cactus with scarlet flowers in June. Perhaps one of the tallest of the triglochidiatus'. 12-18" high by 18" wide. Thrives from zones 5-10. Plant forms a large clump quickly. Our mother plant always gets an "Oh My!" with its 40 or 50 blossoms that last for several weeks. Large, juicy, edible fruits that gain an orange h...

EC016: Echinocereus triglochidiatus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
A compact Colorado form with scarlet flowers and edible reddish fruit. Spination varies. 4 inches high by several feet wide. Thrives to zone 4. Sold in 2.5-inch pot.

EC023: Echinocereus triglochidiatus v. gonacanthus forma inermis COLD HARDY CACTUS
$15.00
This extraordinary nearly spineless form of the Giant Claret Cup makes impressive specimens in the rock garden. Smooth stems tower to nearly a foot tall. Scarlet, tubular flowers from April-June. Edible, reddish fruit. 12” high x 24” wide. Zone 5. Available in 2.5” pot. Limited supply.