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    Opuntia fragilis 'Red Butte'

    Also Known As

    • Red Butte Brittle Pricklpear

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Opuntia fragilis 'Red Butte' plant details

    Opuntia fragilis 'Red Butte' is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 fragilis 'Red Butte'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 3 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis 'Red Butte'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Tim Hanis collection from a small hill of the same name in Utah. The pads are quite thick, somewhat flattened, to 3" with sturdy golden and white spines. Makes small clumps to about 18" wide. Another very good rock garden, tough or container plant. Frost hardy to at least -30F, USDA zone 4.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis 'Red Butte' plant

    How to Grow Opuntia fragilis 'Red Butte'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

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