OPUNTIA COWS TONGUE #3

Botanical Name:  Opuntia engelmannii var linguiformis

Mature Size: 3-5ft H, 4-8ft W

Light Requirement: Sun

Water Need: Very Low

Cold Hardiness: Zone 7 (5 to 10F) to 11 (above 40F)

Description: Native to parts of Texas. Unusual prickly pear with long, narrow pads resembling a cow's tongue. Grows in wide, spreading clumps and produces large yellow blooms, attractive to pollinators, in spring followed by red, edible fruit. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established. Prefers full sun and well-drained, rocky soil.  Spines are sparse to moderate depending on the plant. Excellent for use in dry borders, native gardens, or as a living barrier.

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$30.00

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Part Number

1596

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