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Opuntia violacea 'Goldy Lash'
Also Known As
- Opuntia macrocentra 'Goldy Lash'
- Goldy Lash Prickly Pear
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 6b-10b
Opuntia violacea 'Goldy Lash' plant details
Opuntia violacea 'Goldy Lash' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and purple foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 violacea 'Goldy Lash'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and purple
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia violacea 'Goldy Lash'
- USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Opuntia violacea 'Goldy Lash' plant
How to Grow Opuntia violacea 'Goldy Lash'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-15"
Width: 20"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-6'
Width: 5'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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