Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT
Also Known As
- Prickly Pear
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT plant details
Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT plant
How to Grow Opuntia fragilis x - Duchesne County, UT
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-9a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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