Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia polyacantha

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions:

Sun

Soil Conditions:

Dry, Sandy

Chinook Exposure:

Exposed

Size:

4-12" T and Clumping

Bloom Period:

June-July

Bloom Colour:

Yellow

Growth Habit:

Moderate

Spreads By:

Seeds

Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from:

Wild About Flowers

Seed Price: $4.00

Plug Price: $7.50
"Currently Unavailable"

Opuntia polyacantha (Prickly Pear Cactus)

Seeds Per Package: 5

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: The bright sunny blooms of this native cactus are fantastic and arrive in early summer on top of stems viciously covered with fine spikes. It likes sandy soils and works great in dry sunny beds. Try it under the eaves next to the house where it’s dry but gets lots of sun and reflected heat. This cactus can be used to create a barrier against unwanted foot traffic that’s guaranteed to divert most four-legged creatures.

Found in Nature: Sunny hillsides and dry prairie meadows.

Distribution: Prairies

Notes: Available as potted stock for pick-up customers.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.