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Prickly Pear
Opuntia polyacantha
Waxy yellow-to-pink blooms and edible fruit on a cactus hardy far into the north.
pollinatornativeedibleevergreen
TypeCactus
HardinessUSDA Zones 4–10
SunFull sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height6–18 in
Bloomyellow, pink · spring, summer
Where to buy
Shop Prickly Pear at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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