Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear) Soil-Dry Plant in mass groupings as

Plant in mass groupings as a backdrop for shorter plantings in the forefront

8" on center for moderately erodible slopes

the flower stems loosen and detach

it is beloved by pollinators and many moths use it as a larval host

Beloved by pollinators

Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear) Soil-Dry Plant in mass groupings asThe Prickly Pear is a low growing cactus, that typically grows in dry areas around here like Lake Michigan dunes or hill prairies. They are beautiful, particularly in areas like rock gardens. It is great to say "hey I have native cactus that lives here over the winter, want to see?" and you see people with a confused look :) They are native believe it or not and survive and thrive quite well. They do however have very fine, almost fiber optic fine,