Bio Facts: Silver Dollar Prickly Pear
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Common Name:
Silver Dollar Prickly Pear
Scientific Name:
Opuntia robusta
Origin:
Central Mexico
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:
9-11
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Soil Requirements:
Low water, well drained soil, xeric
Notes:
- Blooms 2” yellow flowers followed by 3”-4” red fruit
- Fruit and pads are edible
- Plant can grow 20’x 20’, pads can get to 18”
- Propagated by seed or pad, can naturalize and become weedlike
