Opuntia aff. columbiana [IB 06 - H65]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-11

Opuntia aff. columbiana [IB 06 - H65] plant details

Opuntia aff. columbiana [IB 06 - H65] is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low 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 aff. columbiana [IB 06 - H65]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia aff. columbiana [IB 06 - H65]

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Collected by plantsman Ian Barclay near Naches, WA where the forms of small padded opuntias are numerous and varied. This form has small, flattened, 1" pads producing downward pointed golden spines and pleasing yellow flowers on clumps to 3-4" tall and spreading. We thank Ian for finding this clone; we love it! More tolerant of winter moisture than many other opuntias and a good pot specimen. Frost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 4, or below if that is possible. Cactaceae