Echinocactus

Echinocactus - E. Simpsoni is a beautiful little Cactus (Pincushion Cactus) plant, a native of Colorado, occurring at great elevations, and hardy. It grows in a globular mass, 3 or 4 inches across, which is covered with white spines. It flowers early in March, bearing large pale purple blossoms, which are very beautiful. In its native habitat it enjoys a dry climate, and, in some seasons at least, is more or less protected from frost by a covering of snow. In this country, however, it has withstood 32 degrees of frost. The flowers are pink or red, arranged in a cluster or circle at the top of the plant. This grows all among the lower mountains and foothills, and in Britain is best on warm spots in the rock garden.

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