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Opuntia humifusa NGN Pint

Eastern Prickly Pear
Item No. 22631.PT
Brand ProgramsNatural Garden Natives®
Bloom MonthJune-July
Mature Size18" – 24"H x 24" – 36"W
LightSun
SoilDry
One of the few native cacti found in the Midwest; low-growing with yellow flowers up to 4" across. Edible, pear-shaped fruit is red when ripe. Native Americans ate almost every part of the plant, including the fruit, pads and flowers. Most often found in dry sandy sites; should also do well in dry
Out of stock
Opuntia humifusa
Eastern Prickly Pear
Item No. 22631.PT
One of the few native cacti found in the Midwest; low-growing with yellow flowers up to 4" across. Edible, pear-shaped fruit is red when ripe. Native Americans ate almost every part of the plant, including the fruit, pads and flowers. Most often found in dry sandy sites; should also do well in dry
Bloom MonthJune-July
Mature Size18" – 24"H x 24" – 36"W
LightSun
SoilDry
Pot Size10 FLAT
Out of stock

Plant Characteristics

Pot Size
10 FLAT
Flower Color
Yellow
Plant Zone
4 To 9
Habit
Spreading
Growth Rate
Slow
Texture
Coarse
Foliage Color
Green
Deer or Rabbit Resistant
Deer ResistantRabbit Resistant
Attracts Pollinators & Wildlife
Attracts PollinatorsAttracts Wildlife
Native Plant Community
Dry Prairie