Quick answer: Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soils |
| Bloom | May-Jun |
| Height | Up to 50 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees/bats/doves; fruits feed birds/mammals; nesting cavities in trunk |
Invasive / regulated
none; state flower of Arizona, protected species
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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