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Opuntia 'Nathan's Fav'

Also Known As

Opuntia x 'Nathan's Fav'
Nathan's Fav Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-10b

Opuntia 'Nathan's Fav' plant details

Opuntia 'Nathan's Fav' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer mustard and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia 'Nathan's Fav'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: mustard and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia 'Nathan's Fav'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low

Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. From the richly diverse Imnaha canyon of NE Oregon, with great diversity, this introgression between O. fragilis & O. polyacantha was what made Nathan Limprecht turn the corner into cactus land. Miniature pads with silvery gray spines aging rust orange on clumps 6-8" by 18", and with abundant flowers of warm mustard with red stamens. Well-drained soil, full sun, USDA zone 4.