Buy Opuntia 'Smithwick'

Also Known As

Smithwick Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-11

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Opuntia 'Smithwick' plant details

Opuntia 'Smithwick' is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia 'Smithwick'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia 'Smithwick'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus favorite. A prolific bloomer, thought to be a wild hybrid between O. fragilis and O. polyacantha, this prickly pear--a Claude Barr selection found near the city of Smithwick, South Dakota--produces very large yellow flowers with red centers. In fact, this one produces more flowers than almost any other Height to 4-6" and width to 2-3' over time. Cold hardy to USDA zone 5. Excellent rock garden specimen.