One of the most popular is the eastern prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa), known for its vibrant yellow blooms that appear atop the pads at the beginning of summer. If pinkish flowers are more ...

The Eastern prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is an especially great pick for rock gardens, thanks to its need for full sun and its hardy nature, being both drought- and salt-tolerant due to ...