EC007: Echinocereus triglochidiatus v. gonacanthus 'White Sands' COLD HARDY CACTUS Rock Garden Fergusen thinks this is one

Fergusen thinks this is one of John Cipra's phaeacantha hybrids

it is 4"-6" high and blooms bright pink in May

Hardy to zone 5

We only have this species about every three years

EC007: Echinocereus triglochidiatus v. gonacanthus 'White Sands' COLD HARDY CACTUS Rock Garden Fergusen thinks this is oneA grand form of Claret Cup Cactus with scarlet flowers in June. Perhaps one of the tallest of the triglochidiatus. 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 hue when ripe. Sold in 2. 5 inch pots.