Echinocereus coccineus JRT481 Orostachys This is also one of

This is also one of the most winter hardy of all the Salvia greggii varieties

rosy-red center pattern

and continuing through September

the clump is topped by spikes of bright orange-red flowers (RHS 43A)

Echinocereus coccineus JRT481 Orostachys This is also one ofEchinocereus coccineus is one of the most popular of the Southwest US native (Utah south to Mexico) barrel cactus for rock gardens. Our offering is grown from a Jeff Thompson seed collection from a population at 5,400' elevation in Hudspeth County, Texas. Here, the Echinocereus coccineus had bright orange flowers with a white center. The thick clumping stems form an 18" tall x 2' wide patch. As with all hardy cactus, good drainage is essential.