Bonker's Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus bonkerae
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cacti |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
9" × 1' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | March-May |
| Flower Color | Magenta |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0-10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Spiny, juicy, many seeds |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2200-6500 ft. |
| Description | A Hedgehog cactus which is found primarily in central Arizona, this plant has striking magenta blooms, on short, stocky branches which are typically under a foot tall. Most often this species will have shorter spines than E. fasciculatus. In habitat this plant is found in grasslands and woodlands between Tucson and Prescott. |
