Opuntia 'Grey Ghost' (polyacantha hybrid)

Also Known As

Opuntia polycantha x 'Grey Ghost'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-10b

Opuntia 'Grey Ghost' (polyacantha hybrid) plant details

Opuntia 'Grey Ghost' (polyacantha hybrid) is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia 'Grey Ghost' (polyacantha hybrid)

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia 'Grey Ghost' (polyacantha hybrid)

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, this from the lower reaches of Northeastern Oregon Imnaha Canyon where several opuntia species merge. To 18" by 3' clumps of blue-grey pads adorned with white spines and warm yellow flowers in mid Spring. Excellent in containers or rock gardens especially where spines can be backlit. Full sun, sharp drainage, USDA Zone 5 if not lower.