Opuntia aurea 'Coombes Winter Glow' Agave Late spring flowers are bright

Late spring flowers are bright yellow to orange

becoming more purple in winter cold

Offered in three color options: Arcto Green

in mid summer

Opuntia aurea 'Coombes Winter Glow' Agave Late spring flowers are brightOld opuntia selection that is very hardy but, for unknown reasons, now much harder to find. We like it for the unassuming green pads that turn dark red purple to nearly black in cold weather. To 2 ft tall and up to 3 ft wide with cerise flowers appearing in June. Tough and easy in lean, well drained soil with lots of sun and little summer water. Frost hardy to 30F, USDA zone 4. CREEPING BEAVERTAIL CACTUS Cactaceae