Description

Echinocereus Viridiflorus | Frost Tolerant Cactus Seeds

Echinocereus viridiflorus is a compact, highly cold-hardy cactus native to the central and southwestern United States. Known for its small size, dense spination, and uniquely colored flowers, this species is an excellent choice for collectors, cold-climate growers, and outdoor rock garden plantings.

Plants form small, globose to short cylindrical stems, either solitary or slowly clustering with age. The stems are covered in tight radial spines that range from white and gray to tan or reddish, often creating an attractive textured appearance.

In spring, mature plants produce distinctive green to yellow-green flowers, often marked with darker midstripes and sometimes lightly fragrant. Flower color can vary by population, with shades ranging from olive-green to bronze or brownish-green, making this species especially interesting for collectors.

See our cactus propagation page for Echinocereus seed sowing tips.