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Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi
Also Known As
- Echinocereus baileyi
- Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. baileyi
- Echinocereus reichenbachii var. albispina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 16"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi plant details
Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 16 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, spiky, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi plant
How to Grow Echinocereus reichenbachii var. baileyi
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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