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Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina
Also Known As
- Coryphantha asperispina
- Escobaria asperispina
- Escobaria missouriensis var. asperispina
- Neobesseya asperispina
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 7a-11
Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina plant details
Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina plant
How to Grow Escobaria missouriensis ssp. asperispina
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-6"
- sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 1"-4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-3"
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3"-4"
- sun
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