A low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus native to the Great Plains, featuring flat, spiny pads and bright yellow flowers followed by edible fruits. Extremely cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, requiring minimal water and care once established.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–2′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
78.8
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Great Plains, North America
Native to: Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas
