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Golden Barrel

Botanical name: Echinocactus grusonii

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The Golden Barrel grows to a height of four feet and width of three feet. The yellow flowers of the golden barrel generally grows in the spring. The foliage texture is coarse, and the foliage color is gold for this favorite Southwest plant. The golden barrel has a slow growth rate but also requires a low amount of water. The Golden Barrel makes a dramatic landscape statement when they are clumped together.
 
The Golden Barrel grows well in full to reflected sun. It should be watered occasionally and needs no maintenance.



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