Opuntia humifusa - [dwarf from Claude Barr]

Also Known As

Prickly Pear Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 5"-6"
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Opuntia humifusa - [dwarf from Claude Barr] plant details

Opuntia humifusa - [dwarf from Claude Barr] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 humifusa - [dwarf from Claude Barr]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia humifusa - [dwarf from Claude Barr]

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This early selection by Great Plains plantsman Claude Barr grows to only 5-6" in height but forms a rather dense mat of rounded, shiny green and nearly spineless pads to about 3 ft wide. Cheery yellow flowers appear in summer followed by reddish fruit. Fabulous for planters or as spillers and easy to grow in most soil provided there is no standing water. Some summer water helps to push growth. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3 or 4.