10 Seeds Echinocereus chloranthus (Green Flower Hedgehog Cactus) Hardy Cactus

These 10 seeds will grow the green flower hedgehog cactus, Echinocereus chloranthus, a compact North American desert cactus appreciated for its cool-toned chartreuse blossoms. Its rounded, spiny stems form low clumps that lend earthy texture to containers, rock gardens, and dry borders.

A slow-growing, cold-hardy succulent, it thrives with full sun and sharp drainage and rewards patient growers with showy green flowers in late spring. Use the seedlings as ornamental specimen plants or combine with other drought-tolerant companions in a sunny, sheltered bed.
Species: Echinocereus chloranthus
Type: Cactus
Plant_Habit: Low-growing clumping stems
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or gritty
Zones: 5-9
Germination: Surface sow with warmth and consistent light moisture
Sowing: Scatter seeds on the growing medium and press in lightly
Spacing: 4-6 inches apart
Notes: Hardy, slow-growing desert ornament