old lady pincushion
Mammillaria hahniana
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Old lady pincushion (Mammillaria hahniana) is a succulent for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, so it needs little care.
Pairs well with Desert spoon, Big sagebrush, and Heavy Metal switchgrass.
Native range
North America.