Buy Opuntia fragilis 'Red N Black'

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Opuntia fragilis 'Red N Black' plant details

Opuntia fragilis 'Red N Black' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 average, 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 'Red N Black'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, showy spines, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis 'Red N Black'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very nice version of our native Opuntia, this with striking red and black spines growing to 4-6" tall by 3 ft wide and showing off yellow flowers in late spring. Handsome in the sunny well-drained garden, with occasional, monsoon-like summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.