US 2019 Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus Flowers 55c. Scott. 5354


US 2019 Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus Flowers 55c. Scott. 5354


Series: Cactus Flowers

Stamp details: Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus)

Issued date: 15-02-2019 (dd/mm/yyyy)

Face value: 55c.
(FOREVER º - No Face Value)

Emission: Commemorative

Format: Double-sided booklet of 20

First Day City: Mesa, Arizona at AmeriStamp/ARIPEX

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 5354
Michel (Germany): 5569BD
Yvert et Tellier (France): 5190

Dimensions (height x width):
23.5mm x 30.5mm

Designers: Ethel Kessler (designer) ; John P. Schaefer (photographer)

Printer: Banknote Corporation of America (BCA)

Printing Method: Offset, Microprint

Stamp Colors: Multicolored

Perforation: Serpentine Die Cut 11

Gum type: Self-Adhesive

Themes: Cactus, Flowers

Total print: 40,000,000 (estimate)

Note: Face value US$0.55 on day of issue.

Description:- Echinocereus coccineus (scarlet hedgehog cactus) is a species of hedgehog cactus. Its native to Northern and Central America. It grows on full sun, in sandy and well-drained soil. It can survive in hardiness zones 8–11. When mature, it reaches heights of 60 cm (24 in). The flowers are usually red, yellow, pink, purple or white. It blooms in late spring to early summer. After blooms, it has red, edible fruit.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinocereus_coccineus