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Brittle Prickly-Pear Cactus

Opuntia fragilis

A native that pulls its weight

Feeds bees.

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Brittle Prickly-Pear Cactus

Where it grows

Dry sand prairies and rocky outcrops.

Growing Brittle Prickly-Pear Cactus

Type: Wildflower
Bloom: May–July
Flowers: Yellow
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Dry
Mature size: 6–20 cm

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