Cacti aren't just for deserts! The Eastern Prickly Pear's native range reaches from Texas to the northeastern states. Stunning yellow flowers open up to the sun in midsummer and attract numerous pollinators. Don't let the spines dissuade you - this adorable, low-growing cactus is a great groundcover for hot, sunny, well-drained gardens.
Size: 1' tall
Zone: 4 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract a wide variety of bees; provides cover for small mammals and reptiles
Photos: Samantha Nestory