Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus Live Plant – Opuntia humifusa – Native, Drought Tolerant, Zones 4–9

Scientific name: Opuntia humifusa

Native to: Eastern North America, including Maryland

Cold-Hardy Native Prickly Pear Cactus

Eastern Prickly Pear is a low-growing native cactus with green pads and yellow flowers with orange centers in early summer. The flowers may be visited by pollinators, and mature plants can produce red-purple fruit later in the season.

The pads often become wrinkled or lie closer to the ground during cold winter weather and regain a fuller appearance as conditions warm.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Moisture: Dry to average; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well drained
• Habit: Low-growing and spreading

What You'll Receive

Rooted plants in the selected 2.5-inch or 3.25-inch grower-pot size. Seasonal appearance varies naturally.

Arrival Support

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Shipping

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We cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.

Ideal Shipping Temperature: 40°F to 95°F.