Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw' shrubs This Hillier's introduction is hardier

This Hillier's introduction is hardier than either of its parents

Lots of space is suggested along with sun to shade with average water at least until established

Young plants form mounds

blue-black fruit in orange capsules

Fast-growing

Tephrocactus articulatus 'Silver Straw' shrubs This Hillier's introduction is hardierThis opuntia relative, one of our collections taken years ago from northwestern Argentina, grows into pyramidal clumps of 18" or so, each pad nearly round with thick, white "crows feet" toward the tip of each one. Established plants display yellow flowers. A good dry garden species in USDA zone 8b or above with protection from excess winter moisture. (Note: If plants become exceedingly dry, pads easily disarticulate.) PAPER SPINED CHOLLA Cactaceae