Opuntia polyacantha x erinacea var. columbiana SBH 7524

A Cistus introduction. Our selection/collection from NE Oregon's Imnaha Canyon growing to 18" in height by 3' in width in a short amount of time, with gray green pads adorned with twisted gold and white spines giving it an interestingly shaggy appearance. The semi double 3 to 4" flowers open a warm apricot to yellow, fading on the 2nd day, and centered with bright red stamens. Give excellent drainage, bright light, in container or in the ground, USDA Zone 4. PRICKLY PEAR Cactaceae