Opuntia basilaris var. aurea [Garfield City, UT]

Also Known As

Prickly Pear

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

7a-10b

Opuntia basilaris var. aurea [Garfield City, UT] plant details

Opuntia basilaris var. aurea [Garfield City, UT] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and yellow 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia basilaris var. aurea [Garfield City, UT]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia basilaris var. aurea [Garfield City, UT]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Largely spineless beavertail collected near Garfield City, Utah with 5-6" grayish-green pads and large, brilliant pink or sometimes yellow blooms, up to 3" across, appearing typically between May and June and followed by brownish-gray fruits. Height to 12" and width to 3-4'. Full sun. Little to no water needed. Excellent rock garden plant. Full sun to part shade, Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.