Plant Min Zone: 6b
Plant Max Zone: 9a
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Very Low, Low, Average
Soil Quality: Poor
Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Flower Color: Cream, Light Pink, Pink, Magenta
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green
Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green
Evergreen Foliage: Yes
Winter Interest: Yes
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: Low
Wind Tolerance: High
Poor Soil Tolerance: Sandy Soils, Rocky Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)
Height: 0.25' - 0.5'
Width: 0.25' - 0.5'
Growth Rate: Extremely Slow
Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years
Maintenance Need: Almost Zero Maintenance
Spreading Potential: Extremely Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Yuccas and Cacti Need No Trimming Except to Remove the Dead Flower Stalk.
Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Under Roof Overhang, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits, Crevice Gardens
Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest
Special Landscape Uses: None
Possible Pest Problems: Stem/Crown Disease, Root Rot Disease
Plant Limitations: Needs Excellent Drainage, May get Occasional Winter-kill, Has Thorns
Shippable in 2026: YES
***Description for this plant available with future update!*** With extremely well drained soils and proper siting, this cactus seems to take our excess rainfall in Eastern Kansas. These and other hardy barrel cacti are perfect for a dry mounded xeriscape gardens under south facing roof overhangs where it gets no winter moisture. We are also testing this outside in our Lawrence, KS (zone 6a) crevice garden among other cold-hardy cacti, succulents, and yucca! Watch for future updates-Jan-2025