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Coastal Cholla is a native shrub in the cactus family that grows in Southern California, primarily in the South Coast and Channel Islands regions. It tends to grow in ocean bluffs, at elevations from 0-1000 feet. Has magenta flowers that bloom in the spring.
Shrub, Succulent
10 ft Tall
1 - 5 ft Wide
Upright
Purple, Red
Spring, Summer
Containers, Hedge
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Extremely Low, Very Low
Max 1x / month once established
Easy
Tolerates cold to 15° F
Fast
Prefers sand or sandstone.
Soil PH: 6.1 - 7.8
From stem cuttings or from seed (although seeds from fruits may be sterile).
14, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22*, 23*, 24*
Ocean bluffs, inland
Coastal Sage Scrub
Other dry-loving plants of Southern California such as Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis), Purple Three Awn (Aristida purpurea) or Coulter's Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 5 likely