Opuntia erinacea

Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Early Winter to Early
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 4' to 15' / 1.20m to 4.60m
Spread 4' to 15' / 1.20m to 4.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive