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    Opuntia x columbiana [IB73]

    Also Known As

    • Opuntia columbiana IB73
    • Prickly Pear Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Opuntia x columbiana [IB73] plant details

    Opuntia x columbiana [IB73] is an evergreen 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 x columbiana [IB73]

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia x columbiana [IB73]

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Great sprawling mats of prickly upright pads, yellow flowers, WOW! Rocky soil. -20 °F. E. Wash.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Opuntia x columbiana [IB73] plant

    How to Grow Opuntia x columbiana [IB73]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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