Grizzlybear Pricklypear
Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Cactaceae
Plant Description: Clump forming spiny cactus with bluish-green stems. Short spines grow one to three per cluster. Showy pink, yellow, bronze, or violet bowl-shaped flowers grow on the previous year's growth followed by spiny green fruit. Plant in well-drained soils. Do not overwater. Tolerates brief periods of 10°F but prefers lows of 45-50°F.
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: 4-12" tall x 36" wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Magenta
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - 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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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
