Buy Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524]

Also Known As

Opuntia polyacantha x erinacea var. columbiana [SBH 7524]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524] plant details

Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low 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 polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia polyacantha x columbiana [SBH 7524]

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Our selection/collection from NE Oregon's Imnaha Canyon growing to 18" in height by 3' in width in a short amount of time, with gray green pads adorned with twisted gold and white spines giving it an interestingly shaggy appearance. The semi double 3 to 4" flowers open a warm apricot to yellow, fading on the 2nd day, and centered with bright red stamens. Give excellent drainage, bright light, in container or in the ground, USDA Zone 4.