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    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

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

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    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
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