Opuntia fragilis var. denudata 'Bronze Beauty' Bold Textures & Hardy Tropicals root hardy to below 0F

root hardy to below 0F

Slow growing evergreen perennial with very narrow black grass-like leaves that grow 4-6' inches tall

but more probably remaining 10-12 ft x 6-8 ft

Sweetly scented flowers

slowly fading to a very shiny dark green

Opuntia fragilis var. denudata 'Bronze Beauty' Bold Textures & Hardy Tropicals root hardy to below 0FThis little beauty has small, rounded pads, to only 5" tall, that are dark green, turning reddish bronze in bright light and cool weather. Forms handsome and colorful clumps to 15" wide with obvious orange glochids but no spines. In late spring to early summer, large, pale yellow flowers appear, turning peachy for their second day. Best in full to light shade and lean, well drained soil. Drought tolerant but occasional summer water improves