Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) Retail Moisture: Wet

Moisture: Wet

It grows to about 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads only about 1'

pine rocklands

and its dense foliage provides excellent shelter and protection for birds and small animals

This shrub grows best in moist soil with full sun to partial shade

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) Retail Moisture: WetPrickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is a hardy long lived perennial known for its striking beauty and will add a unique versatile touch to your garden. Growing 23 feet tall and spreading 14 feet wide, this cactus produces vibrant yellow flowers that bloom from June to July, followed by eye catching, edible red fruit. Thriving in full sun and dry to very dry sandy soils, it is drought tolerant and perfectly suited for low maintenance landscapes.