Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs' Larger Trees and a summer thunderstorm or

and a summer thunderstorm or two

Part sun to light shade

spreading to form luxuriant clumps by underground runners if given plenty of summer moisture

to 2-3ft tall and a bit wider

Opuntia fragilis 'Bishop Springs' Larger Trees and a summer thunderstorm orA Cistus introduction. From a small desert oasis NE of Baker City in eastern Oregon, this colony, nearly eradicated by highway development, is from a single clump of about 18" wide by 4" tall, with pretty hay and mahogany colored spines and occasionally cheery yellow flowers. Not quite as fragile as others of the species. Excellent in rock garden or container with bright light and well drained soil. USDA Zone 5, if not 4. BRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR Cactaceae