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Opuntia littoralis
Also Known As
- Coastal Prickly Pear Cactus
- Sprawling Prickly Pear Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Opuntia littoralis plant details
Opuntia littoralis is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia littoralis
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia littoralis
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Opuntia littoralis
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Opuntia littoralis plant
How to Grow Opuntia littoralis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Opuntia for your garden
aka Tulip Prickly Pear Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 6"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
![Photo of Opuntia phaeacantha [St. George, UT] by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/58/b1/58b1df800c530b2705290ef6d68cf095.webp)
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10a
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Opuntia erinacea var. columbiana 'McNary'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cylindropuntia whipplei 'Trumball Pink', Opuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
![Photo of Cylindropuntia whipplei [Trumball Pink] foliage by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/2e/ba/2eba32f4b9b67865a4e61c143fc293c8.webp)
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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