| Botanical Name: Opuntia microdasys | |
| Common Name: Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Information by:
Photographer: Olin Miller
Photographer: Olin Miller
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Description
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Notes
This cactus will quickly grow 3' x 5'. It has flat, stiff, green pads with tufts of short, golden spikes. Inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom in the spring. New pads appear in pairs, like rabbit ears. Do not plant in high traffic areas or where children or pets play.