Opuntia fragilis 'Neon Gold' Winter Interest good drainage and normal water

good drainage and normal water

for addition to containers or repeating in the shade garden

TINY TIM CHOLLA

National Arboretum and shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens

Opuntia fragilis 'Neon Gold' Winter Interest good drainage and normal waterA Cistus introduction. Our southern Utah collection of this probable hybrid with fragilis, golden spines, and clumping 4 to 6" in height by 2' across in a couple of years. The most striking feature ,brightly salmon to coral colored pads as they emerge in the spring. Excellent container plant, or rock garden subject, for bright light, well drained soil. USDA zone 4 at least. BRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR Cactaceae