“Afternoon Delight” Opuntia polyacantha X rhodantha
Brilliant yellow flowers on smaller green pads. Spreads robustly. Dry spiny fruit. Lays down in winter. Zone 5-7
“Apricot Dreams” Opuntia columbiana
Small dark elongated pads produce dense mats. Flowers open bright yellow fading to deep apricot . Dry spiny fruit. Owyhee Co. Zone 5-7
“Black Spine” Opuntia macrocentra
Long 4-6 inch long spines with black tips adorn powering blue pads. Stunning yellow flowers with crimson centers. More upright growth pattern. Lays down in winter. Zone 6-8
“Bumblebee Giant” Opuntia phaeacantha
Extra-large pads with more upright growth pattern. Large 4′ yellow flowers with orangish centers. Vigorous grower. Beautiful large red fruit. Zone 5-7
“Butterscotch” Opuntia engelmannii hybrid
Yellow flowers open quickly turning dark butterscotch color measuring 4″ wide. White spines set off bright green pads. Red fruit. Zone 5-7
“Canyonlands” Opuntia aurea hybrid
Elongated pads with few long white spines. Rich burnt orange to red flowers named for the Red Rock country in the desert southwest. Forms large mats. It’s quite the showstopper in the garden. Dry spiny fruit. Lays down in winter. Zone 5-7
“Citrus Punch” Opuntia polyacantha
Rich copper flower on heavily spined pads make this a show stopper in the garden. Dry spiny fruit. Originally from Two Buttes in southeast Colorado. Lays down in winter. Zone 4-7
“Coral Surprise” Opuntia polyacantha hybrid
Beautiful plant with a more upright growth habit. Dramatic coral blooms turn pink as the flower ages. Dry spiny fruit. Lays down slightly in winter. Zone 5-7
“Creamsicle” Opuntia polyacantha hybrid
Creamsicle is a Smith Rock Cactus natural hybrid. This flower last several days starting as yellow with orange centers followed by creamsicle orange with a deeper orange center. Pads are extremely thick with white spines. Can handle extra water. Dry spiny fruits. Forms large mats 10″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 4-6
“Crystal Tide” Opuntia polyacantha
Near white flowers with striking red stamens. Compact habit with short white spines. Prolific bloomer and rapid growth. Forms smaller mats 6″ tall X 24″ wide. Zone 3-7
“Desert Dawn” Opuntia polyacantha v rhodantha
Lots of peach to coral blossoms with hints of oange in flower centers. Prolific bloomer and rapid growth. Forms broad mats 6″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Desert Sunset” Opuntia phaeacantha hybrid
Vigorous grower. Extra large green pads sport beautiful yellow/orange flowers with dark orange blazes in the center. A garden showstopper – just leave lots of room for this beauty to expand! Originally growing in the Las Vegas area. Lays down in winter. Red fleshy fruit. Zone 6-9
“Electric Yellow” Opuntia hybrid
Intense yellow flowers with tinges of orange around the edges sit atop dark green pads to make this plant pop. Pads will take on reddish-orange hues on the edges during the winter months making it add a bit of color in the garden. Few white spines on mature pads. 10” tall X 30” wide. Zone 5-8
“Golden Bear” Opuntia erinacea
Bright yellow flowers with orange-tinged centers set on pads covered in hair-like golden spines nearly obscuring the pads. Generous bloomer and rapid growth. Forms mats of 8″ tall X 36″ wide. Dry spiny fruits.. Lays down in winter. Zone 5-8
“Golden Honey” Opuntia phaeacantha hybrid
Leave extra room for this beauty! Blue-green big, plump pads with bi-color rigid spines. 3″ flowers open yellow turning more amber and fading into rich orange. Red fruit. More upright growth pattern. Lays down in winter. Zone 5-7
“Golden Sunshine” Opuntia phaeacantha X engelmannii
Large ovate pads with short bright white downward pointing spines. 3″ flowers are sunny yellow with lightly orange hued centers. Red fruit. Quick grower and spreads readily. Lays down in winter. 12″ tall X 40″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Grizz” Opuntia erinacea
Long hair-like spines on mature pads give this cactus it’s name. This Grizzly Bear cactus produces brilliant yellow flowers eventually fading to orange before they close. Prolific bloomer. Dry spiny fruit. This plant originally found in high elevations in Nevada. 8″ tall X 30″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Hairy Bear” Opuntia polyacantha v. erinacea
Another Grizzly Bear variety with upright growth pattern. Ovate pads covered in white hair-like spines shimmer all year long. Yellow almost translucent flowers are prolific during blooming season. Dry spiny fruit. Lays down somewhat in winter. 10″tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Honey Bunches” Opuntia phaeacantha
Yellow flowers with honey colored centers adorn this plant. Large pads with long white spines. Extremely rapid growth with abundant blooms. Lays down in winter. 12″tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Kanab Blue” Opuntia aurea
Beautiful plump bluish pads sport bright yellow flowers fading to more golden tones. Plants are oppotunistic with favorable moister can put on additional growth after spring growth has matured along with another flush of flowers later in summer. Lays down in winter. From Kanab Utah. Zone 5-8
“Kanab Gold” Opuntia aurea
Beautiful aquamarine pads set off the vivid yellow flowers. Prolific bloomer and grower. Lays down in winter. Dry fruit. Originally from Kanab Utah. 10″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Kanab Tulip” Opuntia phaeacantha
Beautiful golden yellow flowers with orange throat centers on extra-large green pads with long white spines. Leave plenty of space as this plant spreads readily. Red fruit. From Kanab Utah region. 15″ tall X 40″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Lemon Chiffon” Opuntia polyacantha (Plains Prickly Pear)
Low spreading plant forming large mats. Robust and hardy grower. Blooms yellow fading to golden. Dry spiny fruit. Stays attractive year long. Plains prickly pear. Zone 4-7
“Lime Sherbet” Opuntia polyacantha
Beautiful spine pattern on a robust growing plant. Flowers take on a pale lime color when first opening becoming more yellow with age. Dry spiny fruit. Plains prickly pear. Zone 4-7
“Lion’s Mane” Opuntia polyacantha X rhodantha hybrid
Rich green pads sport long white spines. Soft yellow outer petals with a dash of subtle orange and centers of shaggy yellow. Forms large mats. Wuite a stunning sign in the garden. Dry spiny fruit. Lays down slightly in winter. Zone 5-8
“Mesa Sky” Opuntia phaeacantha
Striking yellow flowers with red streaked throats on blue-green pads make this a very popular plant. Spines are reddish-brown. Leave room for this one as it rapidly grows. Lays down in winter. 24″ tall X 60 wide. Zone 5-8
“Mesa Verde Gold” Opuntia polyacantha X hystricina
Gorgeous yellow flowers that fade to gold as they age. Long white spines on more mature pads. Spreads rapidly. Dry spiny fruit. Originally from southwestern Colorado. Zone 4-6
“Missouri” Opuntia compressa
Small green pads on a relatively small plant. Yellow flowers have orange blaze in the center. Red fruit. Lays down in winter & pads will turn red. Tolerant of extra water. Grows naturally in the grassy plains of Missouri. Zone 4-8
“O. Aurea” Opuntia aurea
Plumb blue/green pads that can form interesting shapes and take on a slight purple color in winter. Spines are microscopic glochids in dense clumps. Plant forms low growing mats and will root wherever it touches the ground. Prolific brilliant yellow flowers. High elevation in natural habitat. Lays down in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 8″ tall X 40″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Oklahoma Pancake” Opuntia gilvescens
Large green pads are nearly spherical & up to 8′ across. Single yellow flowers followed by red fruit. Lays down in winter. Leave plenty of space as it grows rapidly. From Oklahoma. Zone 5-7
“Orange Chiffon” Opuntia phaeacantha
Stunnning orange flowers set atop large, plump dark green pads with long white spines. Forms large mats 10″ tall X 36″ wide. If you like orange,, this is the plant for you! Zone 5-8
“Oregon Prickly Pear” Opuntia fragilis
Small pads but prolific growth. Also known as Brittle Prickly Pear, pads detach easily to form new plants. Great for containers or rock gardens. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 4-6
“Peach Blush” Opuntia diploursina
Stunning hair-like golden spines nearly obscure the pads on this beauty. Spines become very long on older pads and may begin to curl. Golden flowers have a soft peach finish. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 5-8
“Peach King” Opuntia aurea X basilaris
Large thick pads and big 3.5″ peach blooms with yellow centers. Leave plenty of space for this one! Lays down in winter. Dry fruit. 14″ tall X 60″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Pina Colada” Opuntia phaeacantha
Large soft yellow flowers with hints of pale pink sit atop medium sized pads with long white spines. Prolific bloomer. Forms large mats 8″ tall X 36″wide. Lays down in winter. Zone 5-8
“Razzle Dazzle” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Green pads with long white spines show off yellow flowers that turn deep orange as they age. Red fruit. Lays down in winter. 10″ tall X 40″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Red Embers” Opuntia polyacantha (Plains Prickly Pear)
Low growing forming large mats. Stunning yellow flowers with red anthers. Flowers age into a deep golden yellow. Plains Prickly Pear. Will lay down slightly in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 8″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 4-7
“Rio Sun” Opuntia phaeacantha
Showy yellow/orange flowers with on larger green pads with white spines. Prolific bloomer and grows quickly. Will lay down slightly in winter. 18″ tall X 36″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Route 66 Yellow” Opuntia polyacantha
Vivid yellow flowers atop smaller green pads. Long hair-like white spines on mature pads. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 4-8
“Sedona Sunshine” Opuntia phaeacantha X macrorhiza
Large bluish-green pads with long white spines. Golden yellow flowers with slight orange centers. Red fruit. Stays upright during winter months. Originally found in the Sedona area. 24″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Snowball” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Large 4″ creamy white flowers with pale yellow centers on thick medium green pads. Spines tend to be present only on top edges of pads. Plant spreads readily so leave room! Dry spiny fruit. 15″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Starburst” Opuntia polyacantha v. rhodantha
Smaller showy orange/yellow flowers with stripes of red situated on smaller green pads with prominent white spines. Pads are often edged with purple hues even throughout the summer months. Prolific bloomer and quick grower. 10″ tall X 24″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Stonehedge” Opuntia polyacantha X rhodantha
Heavily spined pads sport yellow flowers that turn coppery-orange over 2 days time. Lays down in winter. Dry spiny fruit. Originally found at a homestead property in Redmond, Oregon. 10″ tall X 48″ wide. Zone 5-7
“Sunset” Opuntia phaeacantha
Showy orange flowers with dark orange striped throats. Short uniform white spines on medium green elongated pads. Dry spiny fruit. 12″ tall X 60″ wide. Zone 5-8
“Tequila Sunrise” Opuntia polyacantha v. polyacantha
Vibrant yellow flowers with orange anthers turn more golden as they age. Pads are nearly aquamarine in color. Lays down flat in winter with pads turning more purple. Dry spiny fruit. Zone 5-7
“Triple Crown” Opuntia polyacantha
White needle spines up to two inches on smaller pads forming low broad mats. Flowers open brillian yellow, turning to peach and finally dark apricot. Beautiful showy plant in the garden. Lays down in winter. Dry spiny fruit. 10″ tall X 30″ wide. Zone 5-7
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