silver dollar prickly pear
Opuntia robusta
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size3 to 15 feet tall3 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Silver dollar prickly pear (Opuntia robusta) is a succulent for borders and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It is drought tolerant and draws hummingbirds and birds. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it plenty of room, since it can reach over 15 feet tall and wide.
Pairs well with American century plant, Prickly-pear, and Heavy Metal switchgrass.