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Plains Prickly Pear -

(Opuntia macrorhiza)

Cactus and Succulents

Other Common Names: Delicate Prickly Pear Cactus,
Family: Cactaceae Genus: Opuntia Species: macrorhiza

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Delicate Prickly Pear Cactus

Tina Lenox Planted · 12 years ago

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Plant Type: Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Temp / Zone: Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Sand

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Bright Yellow, Red

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Average Width: 1' to 2'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Blooms, Spring Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Stones and Pavers

Growth Habits: Mounding, Sprawling

Theme Gardens: Perennial, Rock

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

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