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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

EC002: Echinocereus fendleri COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
A solitary barrel/hedgehog type from south central Colorado. Huge purple flowers in June. Thrives to zone 4. 5-6 inches high.
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.
EC010: Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. perbellus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
A wonderful hedgehog for the garden with white to brown spines. 4"-6" high. Bright pink flowers in May. Slowly multiplies into small groupings. Zone 4. Sold in 2.5 or 3.5 inch pot. Common Name: Lace Cactus
EC012: Echinocereus x lloydii, Lloyd's Hedgehog Cactus
$16.00
Lloyd's Hedgehog is a spectacularly beautiful, naturally-occurring hybrid from the higher elevations of Texas. In areas where E.coccineus and E.dasycanthus occur, you'll find these hybrids. This strain has HUGE, 2-3" wide flowers in various colors from apricot, orange, to pink. 4-6" high and 15" wide plants multiply slowly. Zone 4. Sold in 3.5-...

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.

EC017: Echinocereus viridiflorus v. corellii COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
A rare subspecies of viridiflorus and sometimes grouped under chloranthus. Spines are bright gold and flowers are yellow to gold-green accompanied by caramel stripes at times. Dry fruits. 4"H x 6"W. Hardy to zone 4. Great in rock gardens and troughs. Limited availability! NEW ! This can be grown as a windowsill houseplant also!

EC020: Echinocereus reichenbachii v. albispinus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
This exquisite little form of Lace Cactus has dense white spines on multi-headed, compact plants. This Oklahoma strain is extremely hardy to 30 degrees below zero and is a more moisture tolerant cactus easy for gardening. Use in the rock garden or in patio containers. The flowers on our strain are a lighter pink with a white eye rather than t...

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.