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Opuntia imbricata 'Guadalupe'

Also Known As

Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'
W: 6'

planting zones

6a-10a

Opuntia imbricata 'Guadalupe' plant details

Opuntia imbricata 'Guadalupe' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia imbricata 'Guadalupe'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia imbricata 'Guadalupe'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, our collection from the Guadalupe Mountains, skirting the Texas-New Mexico boarder at about 6500 ft. This a particularly rounded, small tree, to about 6 ft tall, with bright green stems and plum colored flowered, abundant in June and producing yellow fruit. Easy and tolerant of many conditions provided decent drainage. Frost hardy to at least -10 °F, USDA zone 6, probably zone 5.