Opuntia Polyacantha Wyoming Prickly Pear Cactus – Cold Hardy Native Cactus Plant for Dry Gardens

You will receive Opuntia polyacantha (Wyoming Prickly Pear cactus) plant material suitable for growing in dry, well-drained conditions. This native North American cactus is known for its flat paddle-shaped pads, strong cold tolerance, and adaptability to arid and high-elevation environments.

Opuntia polyacantha is commonly used in xeriscaping, rock gardens, and native plant landscapes. It prefers full sun and minimal watering once established. Plants are shipped bare root or unpotted to ensure safe transit and easy planting upon arrival.

• Includes Opuntia polyacantha prickly pear cactus

• Native cactus commonly found in Wyoming and surrounding regions

• Known for excellent cold hardiness

• Suitable for xeriscape, rock gardens, and dry landscapes

• Shipped bare root / without soil for safe delivery

• Common name: Plains Prickly Pear

• Scientific name: Opuntia polyacantha

• Plant type: Cactus

• Lifecycle: Perennial

• Color: Green pads; yellow flowers (seasonal)

• Growth habit: Low-growing, spreading pads

• Mature size: 6–12 inches tall, spreading wider over time

• Soil: Sandy, rocky, well-draining soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Low; drought tolerant once established

• Cold hardiness: High (cold-tolerant cactus)

• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

• Shipping form: Live cactus plant (no soil, no pot)