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Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is the only cactus that is widespread in the eastern United States. It forms in low, wide mounds and thrives in full sun in dry, sandy, well-drained soil.
Preferring full sun and sandy, dry conditions, the Eastern Prickly Pear cactus is a must have for the driest parts of your garden. From June to July, the cactus puts out some of the most stunning flowers.
Eastern prickly pear is one such cactus that can grow in regions with cold winters. In fact, this species has the largest range of any cactus in the U.S. and can be found from New Mexico up to Montana and east to Florida and Massachusetts.
Opuntia humifusa ranges from the eastern Rockies to the eastern U.S. seaboard, up to southern New England, down to Florida, and poking into Ontario. Geesh, a low-growing, less prickly cactus that produces wonderful, tropical-looking flowers 2"-3" wide, and survives snowy winters.
Buy Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa), a cold hardy and drought tolerant plant, in a 3 gallon pot. Learn about its features, range, edibility and more.
Buy pads of Eastern prickly pear cactus, a native and adaptable plant for dry sunny gardens. Learn about its habitat, blooms, fruit, and how to eat it.
Opuntia (Prickly Pear Cactus) species have a distinctive look, with flat pads, beautiful, large flowers and fig-sized, maroon fruits. Both the fruits and the young pads are edible provided that you carefully remove all of the thorns and hairs.
