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Escobaria vivipara


Spiny Star




Origin:  Western North America from Mexico to Canada In Canada it may be found in southern Alberta.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Escobaria
Species
vivipara
Category
Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 6b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-34 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 15
Height
15 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
August
Landscape
Escobaria vivipara can be used in desert-like areas or open areas of woodlands or places with small shrubs. It can tolerate full sun and partial shade.
Shape
A small plant, often presenting the appearance of a prickly sphere.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
This specimen has a broad range across the western part of North America and prefers a dry continental climate (warm summers and cold winters). Found in gravelly but well-drained soils.
Flower Description
Flowers vary in colour from clear, bright crimson to a rose-pink.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Dinosaur Provincial Park and Writing-on-stone Privincial Park, Alberta, Canada.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The extremely sweet fruit may be eaten fresh or made into jam.
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