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Eastern Prickly Pear about to pop!
(slrpnk.net)
So many flower buds!
This is full sun between a brick wall and concrete pathway. Sandy clay, soil is wet in the winter and turns into pottery during the summer. What was four pads four years ago now covers 6 sq feet! Doesn't get much higher than a foot tall and edible.
Here's some flowers from last June:
Eastern Prickly Pear, Opuntia humifusa, is native to Eastern North America. Best for people who enjoy playing the game operation!
Update! Today's blooms:
All of my neighbors have grass on these narrow strips, maybe these cheery yellows will inspire them to plant some flowers instead.