Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntia humifusa

Common Name: Prickly Pear Cactus Botanical Name: Opuntia humifusa Category: Perennials Flower Color: Yellow Bloom Time: Summer Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Sandy, Dry Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun Height: 6-12 inches Wildlife: Birds, Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Mammals Berry Color: Red
Description: This rare Connecticut native prefers sandy, dry soil and full sun. Yellow flowers bloom in the early summer. Grows 4-12 inches tall. Produces red, egg-shaped, edible fruits called tunas that are said to taste like watermelon!
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