You can’t go many places in Tucson without seeing a Golden Barrel cactus. Although it is very common in our landscapes, it is actually endangered in its native habitat in Mexico.
Echinocactus Gunsonii (Golden Barrel)
ECHINOCACTUS GRUNSONII
Golden Barrel
You can’t go many places in Tucson without seeing a Golden Barrel cactus. Although it is very common in our landscapes, it is actually endangered in its native habitat in Mexico.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Spacing | 4'(ft) |
| Characteristics | |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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