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Opuntia x vaseyi
Also Known As
- Opuntia covillei
- Opuntia littoralis var. vaseyi
- Opuntia occidentalis var. covillei
- Opuntia occidentalis var. vaseyi
- Opuntia vaseyi
- Coastal Prickly Pear
- Salmon-Flowered Prickly Pear
- Vasey's Coastal Prickly Pear
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Opuntia x vaseyi plant details
Opuntia x vaseyi is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer salmon flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, butterflies 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 winter. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia x vaseyi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: salmon blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia x vaseyi
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Opuntia x vaseyi
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Opuntia x vaseyi plant
How to Grow Opuntia x vaseyi
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- salmon
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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
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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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