Botanical Name: Opuntia phaeacantha Add
Common Name: Englemann Prickly Pear  
Plant photo of: Opuntia phaeacantha
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent, Cactus

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Olin Miller
  • Description

  • Notes

This plant has sage green pods and produces yellow/orange flowers tha bloom in summer. It is extremely drought tolerant and does well in full sun to partial shade with good drainage.