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Opuntia fragilis var. denudata
Also Known As
- Opuntia fragilis f. denudata
- Brittle Prickly-Pear
- Fragile Prickly Pear
- Marble Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 9"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-11
Opuntia fragilis var. denudata plant details
Opuntia fragilis var. denudata is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia fragilis var. denudata
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis var. denudata
- USDA Zones: 4a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis var. denudata plant
How to Grow Opuntia fragilis var. denudata
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 18"
- sun
- occasional -low
- dry in winter
Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT]
aka Tulip Prickly Pear Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional -low
- dry in winter
![Photo of Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT] by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/58/b1/58b1df800c530b2705290ef6d68cf095.webp)
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5b-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional -low
- dry in winter
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Opuntia macrocentra 'Backlash'
aka Backlash Prickly Pear
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Cylindropuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
![Photo of Cylindropuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink] foliage by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/2e/ba/2eba32f4b9b67865a4e61c143fc293c8.webp)
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