Plains Pricklypear
Opuntia polyacantha
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Cactaceae
Plant Description: Cold hardy, perennial cactus. Forms rounded clumps with large fleshy stems and numerous spines. Produces large yellow flowers in May to June, followed by dark red fruit. Do not overwater.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Cactus
Plant Care: Cacti (succulent plants with spines instead of true leaves): Remove dead or damaged stems. Prune as necessary to retain a desirable shape. Avoid overwatering.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-12" tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
