Buy Opuntia macrorhiza ssp. pottsii

Also Known As

Opuntia potsii var. montana
Opuntia pottsii
Opuntia pottsii var. montana
Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-15"
W: 20"-30"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia macrorhiza ssp. pottsii plant details

Opuntia macrorhiza ssp. pottsii 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 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 macrorhiza ssp. pottsii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 4 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia macrorhiza ssp. pottsii

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

A wonderful little cactus from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to only 4" tall x 30" wide, with green pads and very short spines. Summer flowers are lemon yellow, single and simple. Best in lean soil, good drainage, and bright light, though these are more shade tolerant than most opuntias. Needs little to no summer water. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA Zone 4.