Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) is a hardy long lived perennial known for its striking beauty and will add a unique versatile touch to your garden. Growing 23 feet tall and spreading 14 feet wide, this cactus produces vibrant yellow flowers that bloom from June to July, followed by eye catching, edible red fruit. Thriving in full sun and dry to very dry sandy soils, it is drought tolerant and perfectly suited for low maintenance landscapes.

Flower color: yellow

Both are poisonous to both humans and animals and should not be ingested

Can be used as ground cover

Once this plant is established it requires minimal maintenance

and their nectar is appealing to various species of butterflies and is a host plant for the White peacock and Common Buckeye butterflies

It typically blooms spring to fall and can be winter dormant

Corn Poppy

it returns each growing season to brighten wetland landscapes with its lush greenery and charming blooms

Reaching a height of 1 to 2 feet and spreading up to 2 feet wide

including butterflies

allow about 15 feet between Florida anise and other shrubs to maintain the individuality of each specimen

Partridge Pea combines ecological benefits with minimal maintenance