Buy Opuntia 'San Juan Grey'

Also Known As

Opuntia fragilis x erinacea 'San Juan Grey'
Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"
W: 18"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Opuntia 'San Juan Grey' plant details

Opuntia 'San Juan Grey' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 'San Juan Grey'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia 'San Juan Grey'

USDA Zones: 3a - 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. From a diverse hybrid cluster southeast of Moab UT comes this 6" by 18" mound former, distinctly greenish grey pads adorned with short black and grey spines, warm yellow flowers mid spring. Happy in any well drained soil, including rock garden or container if provided full sun. USDA zone 3.