Cold Hardy Cactus | Opuntia Polyacantha

$18.00

Description

Cold Hardy Cactus | Opuntia Polyacantha

 

This variety of Opuntia Polyacantha differs from the standard variety in that it has a red center, it is native to North America, where it is widespread in Western Canada, the Great Plains, and the central and Western United States. It also goes by the names plains pricklypear, starvation pricklypear, hairspine cactus and panhandle pricklypear

Will survive outdoors year-round throughout much of Canada. Cold Hardy to zone 4.

Produces juicy and edible red or purple fruits.

The prickly pear is one of the only two native cactus species in Canada and is considered endangered, with only two small populations known to be persisting today.

Flower Colour: Light Yellow with Red Centre