Echinocereus coccineus (Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Echinocereus |
| Species | coccineus |
| Category | Perennials |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The Native Americans of New Mexico consumed the fruit in preserved as well as fresh form. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 20 |
| Height | 15 -20 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Flower Description | Red and yellow flowers with about 30 petals each. |
| Fruit Description | A red fruit is produced. |
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