Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, Devil’s Tongue

Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/ Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/ Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/

Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus, Devil’s Tongue  Opuntia humifusa (Opuntia compressa) Full sun, dry moisture level, sandy or stony soil, neutral pH.  6 inches height, blooms in summer, yellow flowers, will spread under desired conditions. Germination Code:  A Native Region:  Scattered statewide but primarily in Middle Tennessee, especially in the Central Basin Province Showy native plant and our only native cactus.  Low and spreading, often prostrate.  Horizontal spread is virtually unlimited if plant is happy.  Low maintenance.  Attracts birds. flower;sun;dry;sand flower;sun;dry;rocky