owl's eye pincushion
Mammillaria parkinsonii
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Owl's eye pincushion (Mammillaria parkinsonii) is a succulent for containers, borders, and xeriscapes. 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. It is evergreen and drought tolerant. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Its spread reaches 12 to 24 inches.
Pairs well with Desert spoon, Cenizo, and Siskiyou Pink gaura.
Native range
North America.