Prickly Pear Cactus
(Opuntia fragilis)

Manitoba's tough native cactus that is very winter hardy. Spectacular pale yellow flowers resemble a delicate rose in late June. Full sun on dry to moist soils. Spreads to form low mats to 3" (8cm) high and 2-3' (60-90cm) across. Makes a great ground cover, rock garden plant or animal barrier with its very sharp spines.

Price: Self-rooting pads $8.00, shipped in season only. Sorry, no seed available