Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus fasciculatus
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cactus, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1.5' × 2' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | May-July |
| Flower Color | Purple-magenta |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 0-10 °F |
| Leaf Description | Spines |
| Fruit | Spiny, juicy, many seeds |
| Longevity In years |
15 |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2000-5000 ft. |
| Description | Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus has showy, magenta flowers in the spring that are a sure draw for native leafcutter bees in the genus Megachile, who are the primary pollinators. The red, spiny fruit has a delicious interior filled with small black seeds. Plants proliferate in clusters and can have up to 30 branches. This cactus requires good drainage and can be planted with other xeric species such as Cholla (Cylindropuntia spp.), Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata), Foothills Palo Verde (Parkinsonia microphylla), Palmer's Agave (Agave palmeri), and Dogweed (Thymophylla pentacheata) for a garden which will provide an abundance of color while still being extremely drought tolerant. Echinocereus are also comfortable growing in pots, especially low, wide containers that allow plants to reach their full width. |
