cactus for northern states

Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

When I think of plants that are native to many northern states – and thrive – I admit that a cactus never crosses my mind.  But in many of our northern states, we do have a cactus that grows well – Prickly Pear Cactus.  This genus of cactus (Opuntia) is native in many states east […]