Opuntia humifusa

Common Name: Eastern Prickly-pear

SKU: Eastern Prickly Pear

Opuntia humifusa

Common Name: Eastern Prickly-pear

SKU: Eastern Prickly Pear
People typically don’t think of cactus when they think of native plants of Illinois, but we have one here for you! Eastern Prickly Pear is native to the sandier and rocky areas of the state. The spectacular flowers are lemon yellow and smell great. Bee ...

$8.00 Pint

80 in stock

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Dry, Medium Dry
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Late Spring
Urban Environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils
Growth Form
Colonizing/Spreading
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Color
Yellow
Fall Color
None
Size
Max height10 inches Max width2 Feet
Sizing Options
Flat of 18 (pints)
Additional information
Edible fruit, Pollinator hot spot