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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
EC001: Echinocereus coccineus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
Similar to Echinocereus triglochidiatus but generally larger. Thick stems have short to medium spines, red to orange flowers and red fruit. 6-8"H x 18"W. Clumps may have over 100 members, each up to 10 inches in length, and cover an area of several square feet. Zone 5-9. Sold in 2.5 inch pot. Common Name: Colorado Hedgehog, Scarlet Hedgehog

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.

EC003: Echinocereus reichenbachii v. caespitosus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
The "White Lace Cactus" of Texas clumps modestly. A favorite for many collectors. Grows 6-8 inches high and wide. HUGE fuchsia flowers in June for a long period. Hardy to zone 5. Sold in 2.5 inch pot.
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 triglochidiatus 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.
EC006: Echinocereus viridiflorus v. Weedinii COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
An adorable hedgehog that hails from West Texas. Considered rare and choice. This variety has shimmering golden spines accompanied by modest green flowers in May making it very desirable for rock gardens and troughs. Hardy to zone 5. This plant grows 6-12" high x 12" wide. Sold in 2.5 inch pot. This variety makes a great indoor windowsill plant!

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...

EC008: Echinocereus viridiflorus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
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 that smell like lemon cake!! Dry fruits. 4" high by 6" wide. Hardy to zone 3. Great in rock gardens and troughs. Sold in 2.5" pot Common Name: Prairie Hedgehog Ca...

EC009: Echinocereus engelmannii COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
A beautiful native of the SW US. Very spiny species with both white and brown spines. Forms large plants with numerous heads. 8-24" high and wide. Huge fuchsia flowers in May with prominent green stigmas form large, spiny fruit. Hardy to zone 6. Sold in a 2.5" pot. Common Name: Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus
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

EC011: Echinocereus caespitosus v. minor COLD HARDY CACTUS
$20.00
The Compact White Lace Cactus is one of the most beautiful of all the Lace Cactus varieties. The small-stemmed plant is cloaked in inwardly curved, snow-white spines. This small variety grows only 4-6 inches high and 4 inches wide. In June, large pink flowers crown the entire plant. From central Texas, minor is hardy in zones 5-6. Sold in 2.5” p...
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-...

EC013: Echinocereus russanthus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
The "Varied" Hedgehog is a charming, cylindrical type with colorful bands horizontally, "varying" from white, to red, to bronze. Small bronze flowers on the sides of the plant. 6-8" H X 6" W. Thrives to zone 5. Sold in a 2.5" pot.

EC014: Echinocereus reichenbachii v. baileyi COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
The gorgeous, fragrant, light pink flowers of this Oklahoma Hedgehog Cactus are atop white-spined cylinders with red-spined new growth. This is a very ornamental subspecies that is VERY hardy. 6-8 inches high with cylinders 10 inches inches wide. The showy flowers occur in May and June in abundant bouquets. Easily hardy to zone 4 (30 degrees ...

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!

EC018: Echinocereus x roetteri COLD HARDY CACTUS
$16.00
A naturally occurring hybrid between Echinocereus coccineus and Echinocereus dasyacanthus. Bringing the best traits from each species produces individuals that come in numerous flower colors from shades of pink, orange, red, yellow, white or bicolors. This zone 5 hardy hedgehog is native to southern New Mexico and nearby Texas and Mexico...
EC019: Echinocereus coccineus v. gurneyi COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
Widely clumping, beefy plants 6-12 inches high, 18-30 inches wide. Bright orange flowers in June. Full Sun, Zone 5, West TX. Much stouter than other varieties with stems to 5 inches in diameter. Sold in 2.5" pots. Common Name: Gurney's Hedgehog Cactus

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...

EC021: Echinocereus dasycanthus v. rectispinus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$12.00
The Rainbow Cactus is a beauty with prominent, terminal spines. Spines change color as they age, giving the plants variously colored "rings". Fuchsia flowers. 8" high x 15" wide. Zone 6. Sold in 2.5" pots.

EC022: Echinocereus canus x russanthus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
Special hybrid that will vary in spines and flower color. Will have any combination of white, red, orange and violet spines accompanied by flowers that could be red to brown to green and caramel. Hardy to zone 5b. Plant in full sun and provide excellent drainage. Grown by our good friends at Stoney Creek Cacti. Sold bare root. Very limited s...

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.

EC024: Echinocereus fendleri x caespitosus COLD HARDY CACTUS
$14.00
Yes, you read that right. Special selection grown by Stoney Creek Cacti. This garden hybrid between two especially hardy cacti is incredibly beautiful. Although this is a controlled hybrid batch of seeds we can expect them to produce HUGE purple-pink, satiny blossoms in May that will demand exclaim. 6-8” high x 12” wide. Zone 4. Available ...