Opuntia gilvescens ‘Oklahoma Pancake’

Opuntia gilvescens 'Oklahoma Pancake' has large, rounded, green pads that look like pancakes, small golden spines, and yellow flowers.

Opuntia gilvescens ‘Oklahoma Pancake’ has large, rounded, green pads that look like pancakes and small golden spines. The flowers are yellow. Collected by our friends at Cistus Nursery in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Common Name:  Pancake Cactus

Family:  Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Bloom Time:  Summer

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Perennial

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  Yes

Native Habitat:  Dry prairies, sandhills and rocks.

Award:  

Geographical Origin:  North America