Quick answer: Low prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa) is native to 6 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy or rocky soils |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | Up to 20 in, Florida specimens to 6 ft |
| Wildlife value | Fruits and cladodes eaten by Ornate Box Turtle, special value to native bees |
Glochids (barbed bristle-hairs) on stems cause painful skin/eye irritation on contact; potential internal effects in diabetics from ingestion
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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