Ferocactus peninsulae

Townsend Barrel Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Orange, yellow
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, rock garden
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive