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Hedgehog Cactus Cluster (Echinocereus engelmannii)

Best for native gardens, rockeries and pots

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii) is an Arizona native that forms clumps of spiny stems and puts on a show of bright magenta flowers in spring. It's tough, compact and perfect for rock gardens and containers. Plant in fast-draining soil. Pick one up at Verde Valley Nursery in Fountain Hills.

Sun: Full sun

Water: Very low

Mature size: 8 to 12 in. tall, clumping

Best for: Native gardens, rockeries and pots

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