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Golden Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
Flower Color
Yellow
Water Needs
Very Low
Growth Habit
Round
Growth Rate
Slow
Average Landscape Size
3' wide, 3' tall
USDA Hardiness Zone
9a (20 to 25F)
Care Information
Marginally hardy in St. George. Locate on the south or west face of buildings to ensure adequate sunlight and warmth in the winter. Protect with frost cloth when night temperatures are expected to drop below 25 degrees-- especially for the first few years after planting.
Gardener's Notes
Bold yellow spines make this cactus a focal point of any landscape.