Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear
Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Cacti |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1-2' × 2-4' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | April-May |
| Flower Color | Yellow or pink |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 15 °F |
| Leaf Description | Densely spiny pads |
| Fruit | Small, quite spiny |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3500-4500 ft. |
| Description | Grizzly bear prickly pear is truly an imposing looking plant. These stout cacti are covered in extremely dense clusters of tan spines which can be several inches long. Arising from the masses of spines are delicate pink or yellow blooms. As with most prickly pears these plants prefer a well draining gravelly/sandy soil type. A good species to include in a mixed cactus garden where its small stature lends itself to planting between large specimens. Plants are tolerant of extreme sun exposure and are quite drought tolerant. |
