Opuntia fragilis [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid]
Also Known As
- Opuntia fragilis 'Wenatchee Hybrid'
- Brittle Prickly Pear
- Wenatchee Hybrid Prikly Pear
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 4a-10b
Opuntia fragilis [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid] plant details
Opuntia fragilis [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid]
- USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid] plant
How to Grow Opuntia fragilis [IB318 Wenatchee hybrid]
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
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"
Width: 4"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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)
aka Opuntia whipplei 'Snow Leopard'
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10a
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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