Cacti and Succulents: Echinocereus viridiflorus
Botanical name: Echinocereus viridiflorus
Common name: green-flower hedgehog cactus
also known as (varied hedgehog cactus, varied hedgehog, small-flower hedgehog cactus, hedgehog cactus, green-flower torch cactus, green-flower pitaya, green hedgehog, gold-spine hedgehog cactus, Correll's green pitaya, brown-spine hedgehog, brown-flower hedgehog)
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at a glance
| Soil: | dry, neutral, clay |
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| Zones: | 6a thru 11a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
evergreen
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| Attributes: |
deer resistant, rabbit resistant, bee attracting, drought tolerant |
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description for "Cacti and Succulents: Echinocereus viridiflorus"
The green-flower hedgehog cactus forms small clusters of two or three stems. Bright red and white, very fine spines contrast nicely with the bright green flowers that ring the stem in late spring. Flowers are fragrant, often with a hint of citrus. Because this plant needs longer periods of warm weather to establish its roots properly, it is not recommended for fall planting in Zones 3-6. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Echinocereus viridiflorus is native from Mexico to north-central United States.
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