C. harringtoniana var. drupacea is more small tree than shrub, with interesting bark which is dark charcoal and is partially peeled and somewhat furrowed in appearance. This coniferous shrub has narrow, pointed leaves that are dark green, 1 1/2 – […]

The cultivar, ‘Prostrata’ as it’s name implies, is prostrate and rarely reaches more than two feet in height. C. harringtoniana is a coniferous shrub has narrow, pointed leaves that are dark green, 1 1/2 – 2 inches long and attached […]

C. harringtoniana ia a coniferous shrub that has narrow, pointed leaves that are dark green, 1 1/2 – 2 inches long and attached to shots, forming a V. The form is spreading and squat, though some cultivars may grow to […]

The cultivar, ‘Fastigiata’ rarely reaches more than fifteen feet in height and width. c. harringtoniana is a coniferous shrub that has narrow, pointed leaves that are dark green, 1 1/2 – 2 inches long and attached to shots, forming a […]

Generally columnar, hairy with ribbed stems, closely set areoles and numerouse spines. Funnel shaped flowers that mature to ovoid, hairy red fruit. Use as houseplant or greenhouse specimen. In warm, desert climates grow outdoors.

C. occidentalis is a rounded, 3-6 inches tall shrub, occasionally reaching 10-15 inches tall. It is very open, almost gangly in habit, the late emerging foliage leaves the shrub almost dead looking until late spring. Flowers are creamy-white, on spherical […]

C. ruber has late spring deep crimson to pink flowers bloom on blue-green leaves. Great on slopes and walls and in dry areas. Part shade to full sun produces best growth and flowering results. Spring fertilization is recommended. Plant is […]

C. trimfettii subsp. stricta is a perennial with a woolly appearance. The circular flowers are blue with a violet center. These plants are attractive to bees and butterflies, and are good cut flowers. Sow seeds late summer or early fall […]

C. simplicicaulis is a perennial with a mat-forming habit. The circular flowers are shimmering pink and open from interesting buds. These plants are attractive to bees and butterflies, and are good cut flowers. Sow seeds late summer or early fall […]

C. rothrockii is an annual or biennial with large, circular flowers in pale violet to pink. These plants are attractive to bees and butterflies, and are good cut flowers. Sow seeds late summer or eary fall in milder climates or […]