Cactus & Yucca

Eagle's Claw Cactus

Echinocactus horizonthalonius

$40.00

In Stock — 21 available

Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Very Low
Mature Height: 0.5–1 ft
Mature Width: 0.5–1 ft
Bloom Season: Spring to Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Growth Rate: Slow
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 10°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This resilient cactus is perfectly adapted to the harsh, dry conditions of Las Cruces, requiring very little water once established. Its unique form and beautiful pink flowers make it a striking desert accent.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Containers
Accents
Rock Gardens

Full Sun
Very Low Water
0.5–1 ft

Botanical Name: Echinocactus horizonthalonius
Plant Type: Perennial barrel cactus / succulent
Mature Size: 4–8 inches tall and 4–8 inches wide
Flower Color: Pink to lavender, sometimes with a reddish-purple center
Bloom Time: Spring through summer
Foliage: Ribbed, blue-green to gray-green spherical body with prominent hooked, reddish-brown spines; evergreen
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Very low; extremely drought-tolerant
Soil: Very well-draining, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and other native pollinators
Special Attributes: Extremely heat and drought tolerant, compact size, distinctive hooked spines, low maintenance, and excellent for rock gardens, containers, xeriscapes, and desert landscapes.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11